Social Justice: Resources for Communications Professionals
Our members are facing new challenges every week, including addressing the issues of social justice in the world and the workplace.
There have been some excellent articles written and generously shared, as well as podcasts and events. Here’s a selection worth checking out:
Articles:
Communicators must play a central role in helping executives navigate the current upheaval and reverse centuries of inequality. By Kim Clark (see her forthcoming event below.)
Making a change for the better #BlackLivesMatter by Dan Holden
Forbes: We Must Step Up For Black People Right Now – Here’s How. By Sheree Atcheson
Events:
10 June Communicating during social injustice: How corporate communicators can help their leaders craft the right message for the organization. Join IABC and Ragan Consulting Group for a webinar to discuss the actions we can take now to create a sense of inclusion, purpose and belonging in our organizations. Speaker: Kim Clark.
11 June An audience with Oona King. Join us for an informal evening webinar with Oona King, who’ll be talking about Snap Inc’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, and more broadly about D&I in digital and beyond with Nancy Rowe, Head of Inclusion & Diversity, Publicis Sapient.
12 June Let’s Discuss Racism and Prejudice in the Workplace. Matt Stephens has put together an excellent panel for this event
Podcasts:
Why are people hesitant to have difficult conversations? Podcast with IABC’s Austin Staton recorded on 21 May. As communicators, it’s time for us to break down walls and foster these discussions to help improve the livelihood for those around us. Guest Samuel Chen.
Spin the Wheel with Chuck Gose and Rachel Miller: Episode 4, with special guest Katrina Marshall recorded 3 June.
