by Rodrigo Gianello | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
JVS SoCal Board Member Cesar Trujillo participated in the Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers (YHCA) program hosted by the National Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), representing Wells Fargo. Cesar was amongst a distinguished cohort of 46...
by Rodrigo Gianello | Jun 15, 2021 | Blog, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, JVS SoCal, News
No matter how well-intentioned we may be, odds are we are using gendered words in the workplace. Using these words can inadvertently cause distress in the workplace. And while there’s a lot to learn, there’s no excuse for not educating ourselves on gender-exclusive...
by Rodrigo Gianello | Jun 1, 2021 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Juneteenth Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day or Emancipation Day) is a day to honor and celebrate liberation. It was 156 years ago on June 19, 1865 that all Americans became free from slavery (despite the Emancipation Proclamation occurring two years...
by Rodrigo Gianello | Jun 1, 2021 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
World Refugee Day shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping to mobilize political will and resources so refugees can not only survive but also thrive. While it is important to protect and improve the lives of refugees every single day,...
by Rodrigo Gianello | Jun 1, 2021 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Every year, during the month of June, the LGBTQIA+ community celebrates in a number of different ways. Across the globe, various events are held during this special month as a way of recognizing the influence LGBTQIA+ people have had around the world. Why was June...
