Posts Tagged ‘Culture & Values’
Celebrating the Legacy of Disney Conservation
Since our company’s founding, we’ve always been inspired by nature. We call these efforts Disney Planet Possible, our company’s commitment to taking action to help change our planet’s story. We’re building on our strong legacy of environmental sustainability, conservation, and powerful storytelling by writing the next chapter of what’s possible when we work together to create a happier, healthier planet for all. Learn how to get started in sharing what gives you hope for the planet and helping to protect this amazing place we call home.
Read MoreESPN Powers the First Black Sports Business Symposium
This past June, ESPN was excited to encourage, support and even maybe make those dreams come true at the first-ever Black Sports Business Symposium powered by ESPN, an annual event that unites, cultivates, illuminates, and celebrates Black professionals and students in the sports business industry at all career levels. The symposium serves as the number-one destination for Black talent acquisition, engagement, and development within professional sports, spanning leagues, teams, agencies, and beyond.
Read MoreWith Fifty/50 Initiative, ESPN Honors the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and Supports Girls’ Access to Sports
It was 50 years ago when 37 words forever changed the future for girls and women in education and sports. The passage of Title IX was a landmark law that banned sex discrimination in all education programs and activities—including sports—that received federal funds. Hear how ESPN and The Walt Disney Company are celebrating this important milestone through the Fifty/50 Initiative, highlighting the civil rights journey of women across the sports and cultural landscape.
Read MoreCelebrate the Accessible with The Walt Disney Company
In July, we’re Celebrating the Accessible with Disability Pride Month. We’re honoring the diversity and intersectionality of the disability and neurodivergent communities through increased representation, celebration, education, and accessibility.
Read MoreDisney to be Exclusive Entertainment Sponsor of ESSENCE Fest
The Walt Disney Company announced it will be the exclusive entertainment sponsor of the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola®. This year’s celebration kicks off with the Road to ESSENCE Festival with select activations taking place in Los Angeles on June 4, Washington, D.C., on June 11, and Chicago on June 19. It culminates with ESSENCE Fest, which takes place in person in New Orleans and virtually June 30-July 3, 2022.
Read MoreWish Granting Returns to Walt Disney Imagineering
Disney and Make-A-Wish have worked together to make more than 145,000 wishes come true, including the very first official wish, which took place at Disneyland Resort. Watch how Make-A-Wish kid Bella’s one true wish came true – to meet a Disney Imagineer.
Read MoreJoseph, Cast Advisory Council Chairman, Brings Joy to Cast Members During the Pandemic at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
To support and help cast members feel the magic for themselves, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort created the Cast Advisory Council (CAC)—a committee addressing opportunities for growth within the company to improve the overall cast experience.
Read More#BecauseIAm – Reimagining What It Means to Be American
During the month of May, cast members and ESPN talent and athletes will share personal stories and experiences highlighting that color/race/ethnicity does not determine if we are American or not.
Read MoreWishes Do Come True: Celebrating World Wish Day at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort
Since the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish® was granted, Disney and Make-A-Wish have worked together to make more than 145,000 wishes come true. We are excited to share some exciting wish-granting announcements today with all of you!
Read MoreRising Together with The Walt Disney Company
In May, we’re Rising Together as we celebrate Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We seek to increase the visibility and presence of AANHPIs and create opportunities to illuminate and combat the many ways these communities experience bias, racism, and inequity.
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