600 & Rising and the Google Doc with signatories : 600 & Rising is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Black employees of U.S.
AdColor ADCOLOR is the premier organization that celebrates and advocates diversity in the creative industry.
AdClub NY Based in the media capital of the world, The AD Club of New York is the industry's leading professional organization representing the vision and mission of the global advertising community across crafts. For more than a century, we have united professionals around a shared experience and passion in the name of exchanging ideas and best practices for business. Advertising is about experimentation in communication. It is the business of inventing ideas to be discussed, debated, assessed, and adjusted daily. We exist to support this process by giving our members access to a network of thought leaders, the fuel for creativity, greater diversity, and the best training for professional development.
AdWeek Article on Juneteenth Pledge This Pledge asks agencies to commit to 13 Percent Black Leadership by 2023 (The Pledge Site)
AfroTech AfroTech continues to be one of the largest multicultural tech conferences in the United States, bringing together engineers, venture capitalists, recruiters, etc.
Associations for Diverse Talent Sourcing and Recruiting Expanding diverse talent resources for employer branding, relationship building or just job postings is a recruiting and sourcing practice for uncovering top talent. The organizations included on the following list are a selection of associations to consider. Where available the job posting costs and other relevant information is provided to determine the best fit for your hiring decisions. The association links are provided to inquire about ways to have more holistic relationships which might include sponsorship, event participation, or engagement at your organization
Blacks in Adverstising Blacks in Advertising was created to amplify and empower Black professionals in the advertising, and media industries. BIA's mission is to accurately archive our history in the advertising field, lift up the voices of Black professionals through our platform, and provide craft elevation opportunities.
#blkcreatives Collective created to share tools, strategies, and resources to help Black creatives grow professionally.
Circulo Creativo USA Circulo Creativo USA is a nonprofit association founded in 1999 with the aim of promoting creative excellence and communication among professionals working in the U.S. Hispanic advertising market.
Courageous Conversation COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION™ is our award-winning protocol for effectively engaging, sustaining and deepening interracial dialogue. Through our Framework for Systemic Racial Equity Transformation, PEG is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations address persistent racial disparities intentionally, explicitly, and comprehensively.
Creative Equals - Creative Comeback Creative Equals is an award-winning not for profit championing cultural inclusion in the creative sector. We know that that Inclusive cultures drive innovation, profitability, creativity and happiness. Their Creative Comeback initiative is an industry returner program to run in UK, US and India to help close the creative leadership gap. Their purpose is to address the lack of women represented in top creative leadership roles globally by supporting 100 women back into the creative industry following a career break of a year or more.
Curly Girl Collective CURLFEST® was born to be the change that was long overdue in the beauty industry. To flip the false narrative around unruly brown beauty and create one that accurately showcases the glory of our crowns, the richness of our skin, and the joy of our culture.
Do the Werq – their mission is to increase queer creativity, representation and share of voice in the advertising industry
Elivade – a site where Black and Latinx professionals connect
Gradient Group AN INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM ENGINEERED TO IMPROVE DIVERSITY IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY Our proprietary technology gives our community a place to showcase their experience and our partners a singular place to reach them. We provide inexpensive year-round opportunities for networking, education and employment. The Gradient technology provides talent with exposure to leading companies year round tagging industry specific information
Here Are All the Black People (One Club) Here Are All The Black People (HAATBP) is The One Club For Creativity's annual multicultural career fair and conference for advertising professionals and students of all levels. HAATBP brings together hundreds of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences for a full day of panels and presentations from industry leaders, portfolio reviews, student mentoring, networking opportunities and more.
Invisible Creatives – is an initiative that celebrates and helps surface the best invisible talent in the creative industry (job posting, searching talent, mentorship and more).
Minorities in Media Connect They are the networking platform and career resource helping you expand your professional network while connecting you with the companies and brands you love. Whether you’re transitioning into a management position, looking to make a career switch, or just wanting to find more professionals that align with your experience, we’re here to help you along your journey. ($0 sign up to the Slack platform to post Jobs and to engage directly with their community Premium and more curated partnerships are available upon request)
SheSays Mentorship and events for women in the creative industry
The 3% Movement Until we came along, only 3% of Creative Directors were women. And very few were people of color. We’re changing the ratio because the more varied the people who come up with ideas, the better the ideas will be. (job board on site)
The Boom List Email newsletter featuring diverse talent, leaders, and innovators. We think the accomplishments of diverse talent deserve to be celebrated on a frequent basis.
Women Who Create WWC is a community of women of color who are kicking down doors, shattering glass ceilings, and raising each other up. We create a safe space for women to thrive, whether it’s providing support and inspiration, celebrating our wins, learning a new skill, or embracing the tough convos. We are creating a new future for women like us.