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Meet Sarah Trop, Pipeline Technical Director at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)

June 10, 2022

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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.

Celebrating our Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution AANHPI Community

June 2, 2022

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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.

Celebrating Pride 365 at The Walt Disney Company

June 1, 2022

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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.

#BecauseIAm – Reimagining What It Means to Be American

May 20, 2022

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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.

Rising Together with The Walt Disney Company

May 2, 2022

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.

Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named for 2022 Cohort

April 20, 2022

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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).

Rising to the Moment of March Madness with ‘Feel it Here’

April 11, 2022

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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.

Employee Spotlight: Madeline Chais, Senior Manager Current Series at 20th Television

March 23, 2022

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Hear from Madeline Chais at 20th Television about what Women’s History Month means to her.

Welcome Spring and Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Color

March 18, 2022

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In celebration of Holi, we caught up with Shagorika Ghosh Perkins, the series’ cultural consultant and consulting producer, and Emmy-nominated writer and producer Sascha Paladino, the series’ executive producer, to find out a little more about the episode and Disney Junior’s first show featuring a South Asian protagonist.