Here at Commvault, we celebrated Black History Month with a variety of experiences, virtual events, and conversations hosted by our DE&I team and Multi-Culture Employee Resource Group (ERG).
This year, the theme of Black History Month 2023 was Resistance, in recognition of those who have fought against oppression, and is a time when we remember the global heroes of Black history, honor their fight by condemning racism, and champion change not only during Black History Month but every day of the year. As a global community, our goal was to explore these concepts through our programming this month under the theme “equity in action.”
Como comunidade Commvault, começamos nossas comemorações apoiando e participando de uma celebração cultural virtual com a BLK House Virtual para vivenciar a alegria por meio da música negra, como um lembrete de que continuamos a manter nossos laços e a fortalecer nossa comunidade.
Later in the month, we hosted our Black History keynote event with special guest Arika Pierce, JD. With over 15 years of experience in corporate leadership, Arika is the CEO and founder of Piercing Strategies and works with organizations to develop their professionals by ensuring they have the right tools and resources to excel in their organizations and grow and thrive as inclusive leaders. Throughout the interactive session, Arika shared challenges and strategies for motivating leaders to engage in DE&I work, actionable ways leaders can prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and evidence-based DE&I practices to improve workplace culture.
To close out the month, we hosted a Courageous Conversation with our newest Board Member, Shane Sanders, and our Chief People Officer, Martha Delehanty, where they discussed his career journey and perspectives on how the theme of “equity in action” has impacted him as a Black man. Shane also shared career advice, highlights, and challenges he has experienced throughout his personal and professional life. He also shared more on the social cost of not embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Embora o Mês da História Negra chegue ao fim hoje, estamos comprometidos em dar continuidade a essas conversas sobre diversidade, equidade e inclusão aqui na Commvault e estamos animados com as comemorações que planejamos ao longo do ano para aprofundar nossos esforços.
To learn more about our DE&I efforts at Commvault, clique aqui.
