Posts Tagged ‘DE&I’
Disney 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 MoreMeet Joni Ferguson, Senior Manager of Consumer Insights & Analytics
Meet Joni Ferguson, a senior manager of Consumer Insights and Analytics. Learn about how she is responsible for the administration and performance reporting for sales incentives for Disney client-driven sales channels.
Read MoreDisney’s Commitment to Women’s Sports is Changing the Game
With over 26,000 hours of coverage across 12,600 live events, Disney’s unwavering commitment to elevating women’s sports original storytelling attracts key sponsors.
Read MoreMeet Sarah Trop, Pipeline Technical Director at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
Sarah Trop is a Pipeline Technical Director at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), supporting artists and production by building and fixing tools. Learn how her background as a software engineer helps artists do their jobs more efficiently.
Read MoreCelebrating our Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution AANHPI Community
We’re continuing the celebration by shining a light on our employees across our Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) segment, which is responsible for the distribution of our stories, including through our streaming services and TV networks. Hear from our DMED colleagues about their careers at Disney, their experiences in Disney’s AANHPI community, and the advice they have for the next generation of storytellers.
Read MoreCelebrating Pride 365 at The Walt Disney Company
At The Walt Disney Company, we strive to build an inclusive culture, honoring and actively supporting the contributions and stories of our LGBTQIA+ employees, talent, and beyond to foster change during Pride Month and all year long. Learn how to celebrate Pride Month with Disney throughout June and beyond.
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 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.
Read MoreDisney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named for 2022 Cohort
The Walt Disney Company and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced the 2022 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars, representing students from four-year institutions across the country, including many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Read MoreRising to the Moment of March Madness with ‘Feel it Here’
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship is one of ESPN’s premier events every spring and such an occasion deserves a marketing campaign befitting of the moment. “Feel it Here” encompasses the emotions and gravitas of a championship run, with reflections of two-star players who know the experience well – A’ja Wilson and Diana Taurasi.
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