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Becoming a JEDI Warrior: The Four Bs of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Events
Justice is key everywhere, but is especially important in the event industry, Tanya Gibson of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America told the EduCon 2021 audience.
Celebrating Juneteenth at Emancipation Park
President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday designating Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, a federal holiday. It marks the day when — as
Remembering George Floyd
What comes next for Meet Minneapolis, says CEO Melvin Tennant, is being built on a foundation of equity.
Janet Stovall on Getting Serious About Diversity and Inclusion
The PCMA EduCon Main Stage speaker says challenging companies to commit to diversity, inclusion, and equity should come with specific goals — and consequences.
Lessons From Lifelong Learner Wanda Johnson
The path to the top doesn’t always follow a straight line. For ASPEN CEO and PCMA Groundbreaker Wanda Johnson, it’s what she did with what she learned along the way that’s made all the difference.
What Event Planner Morgan Prewitt Has Learned Through Events
Her fast-paced career brought Morgan Prewitt many lessons along the way, from when to say ‘no’ to recognizing that no matter how much you feel the imposter syndrome, ‘you belong here.’
‘Never Accept a Ceiling That Someone Else Might Create for You’
After 30 years in the travel and meetings industry, Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC and a PCMA Groundbreaker, is carving a path for a new generation of leaders to follow.
From a College Stint as Bellman to CEO: Cleo Battle’s Career Path
This July, Cleo Battle will take over as president and CEO of Louisville Tourism after eight years as the bureau’s executive vice president and COO. Battle shared highlights of his 34-plus-year career working at DMOs and hotels around the country — and how he’s trying to do his part to make the industry better and more diverse.
Creating an Antiracist Meetings Industry
A candid and soul-searching conversation on racism and white supremacy at Convening Leaders points out the role business events can play in creating positive change on a global scale.
Richmond Embraces Its Painful Past During Black History Month
Here’s how one city with a history in the slave trade in North America has made the Black experience in America central to its identity.
Making Virtual and Hybrid Events Look Like TV
Long Beach’s director of creative initiatives, Tra Jones, said the brand-new role is designed to bring live events into the convention center while elevating the experience for those watching online.
In a Career of Firsts, Yet Another for Events Industry Pioneer Carol Wallace
Carol Wallace, recipient of the inaugural PCMA Groundbreakers Award, talks about her 35-year career that included 24 years as president and CEO of the San Diego Convention Center Corporation.