Posts Tagged ‘DE&I’
Finding a Dream Career with ABC News at NAHJ
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Conference is here! At the event, attendees are given the chance to meet with recruiters and employees from both ABC News and ESPN…
Read MoreElevating Disability Pride | Meet Rachel
Throughout July, Disney is celebrating Disability Pride Month by elevating the disability and neurodivergent communities with meaningful storytelling. Meet Rachel, a Content Associate on ESPN’s Digital Livestream team with producing…
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s History Month – Power and Persistence
March is Women’s History Month, and at Disney, we’re celebrating women’s voices and experiences through the power of our unparalleled storytelling, iconic brands, creative minds, and innovative technologies. We’re thrilled…
Read MoreTo Be Young, Gifted, and Black: Wisdom and Stories from Emerging Black Leaders at Disney
The Walt Disney Company hosted an empowering panel titled, “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” which featured early career talent from across Disney’s brands and businesses. The event’s title was…
Read MoreDisney on the Yard supports the Cricket Celebration Bowl
In December of 2022, Disney on the Yard headed to Atlanta, GA as a corporate partner of the Cricket Celebration Bowl! The Cricket Celebration Bowl is an annual nationally televised,…
Read MoreHonoring Veterans and Military Families at The Walt Disney Company
National Veterans and Military Families Month recognizes the important roles of veterans, active-duty military, their spouses, and families. Through transformative storytelling and a focused approach, Disney is uniquely positioned to honor the diversity of Veterans and Military Families and increase the visibility of active-duty military and Veteran leaders, employees, talent, and creators.
Read MoreHonoring Native Voices with The Walt Disney Company
Native American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of the diverse and intersectional Native American and Alaska Native communities to U.S. history and culture. Through transformative storytelling and a focused approach, Disney is uniquely positioned to honor the diversity of Native American and Indigenous communities and increase the visibility of Native American and Indigenous leaders, employees, talent, and creators.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Michael Bandy, El Capitan Theatre
Michael Bandy is Manager of Operations at the El Capitan Theatre where he ensures from day to day that our guests receive a top-notch movie-going experience. He recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with The Walt Disney Company.
Read MoreEpisode 3: Disney Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Disney on the Yard and Business Employee Resource Groups
At Disney, inclusion is for everyone. We strive to design work environments that inspire optimism and drive innovation for all employees at all levels. And because we recognize that maintaining an inclusive, supportive workplace requires mindful attention and intention, we continually adapt to the evolving needs of our people. To discuss the opportunities available for our cast members, crew, Imagineers, and employees, as well as our external audience in the diversity, inclusion, and equity space, we are joined by Corey Savage, Senior Outreach & Engagement Manager, and LaJoy Mercer, Technical Recruiter as they share their experience and how they have seen this evolve while with The Walt Disney Company.
Read MoreDisney on the Yard Supports the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Disney on the Yard is back on the road! Recently, the team headed to Atlanta, GA to help Alabama State University and Howard University kick off football season at the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge! The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge is an annual season kickoff event showcasing a team from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), the prominent conferences of HBCU athletics and NCAA Division I schools. And of course, Drum Major Mickey Mouse tagged along for the exciting, and jam-packed weekend.
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