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Your journey, your insights, your impact. BEN/REN has embarked on a groundbreaking research journey to shed light on the unique lived experiences of Black Executives within the Federal Public Service. We're excited to invite Black Executives at all levels within the FPS to be part of this pioneering research initiative. We're on a mission to illuminate the unique experiences of Black Executives, understand systemic barriers, and champion positive change. Your story matters, and your perspective is invaluable. Join us in shaping a more inclusive and representative Federal Public Service. Your voice can drive transformation. Share your experiences, and let's work together for a brighter future. Express your interest by emailing reseaubenren@gmail.com. Together, let's break barriers and build bridges to a more equitable workplace.

We invited Joseph Cephas from Novità Communications to shared some thoughts and his own experience as a Black leader in the Design industry. ⚪ How do you see the influence of Black creatives in shaping the future of the built environment? The influence of Black creatives is omnipresent. There are so many direct lines from our ancestors to how spaces are created today. Whether it is through cultural influences or direct building, the impact of Black people on the built environment is going to continue to grow moving into the future. It is our responsibility to ensure that the Black leaders that are building our future are recognized for their contributions and not overlooked like they’ve been in the past. ⚪ What is an urgent change in the architecture and design professions that would benefit Black creatives? More opportunities. During Black History Month there is often a common theme of those we recognize - they are pioneers. This extends beyond getting more Black people into the architecture and design field, it includes Black people advancing to leadership positions within a firm. Black people often have to blaze their own trail through treacherous terrain. I’m looking forward to the day when Black creatives don’t have to carry the burden of being a pioneer and can just focus on perfecting their craft.

Great Businessman and high business acumen.

Today we recognize Juneteenth, which celebrates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas announcing the end of slavery in the United States, following the Emancipation Proclamation two and a half years earlier. It’s a day to celebrate the rich history of Black culture and community in our country. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we can do more as individuals and collectively to end systemic racism. As an energy provider, we know we have an especially important role to play in addressing energy inequity. At National Grid New England, we’ve been working to deepen our relationships with the communities we serve, to better understand inequities that exist in our industry and our own practices and implement real and lasting change that brings us and our communities closer to equity in energy. We recognize that change starts with us, so we’re also working to ensure our workforce is more representative of the communities we serve. We know that diverse businesses are more successful and better places to work because of the benefit diverse experiences bring to a company and its culture. This is just a start, but we are committed to continuing the conversation and exploring ways we can do more.

New on "State of Our Workforce": Explore the pivotal role of labor in shaping the lives of Black workers through history and its profound impact on our society today. Discover how research into this legacy informs our present and future! https://lnkd.in/e5Tqecf9