We believe marketing has the power to make a difference. As innovators, strategizers, ambassadors, and storytellers, we shape narratives that communicate value, create meaning, and establish societal norms.
As stewards of the brand and voice of the customer, we have a responsibility to leverage our platform to foster true belonging within our chapters, communities, and society as a whole.
The catalyst of our actions stems from the unjust murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless other lives lost due to police brutality. Our inaction and silence in the past have resulted in hurt, exclusion, and harm in ways that we cannot measure, but we are committed to rectifying this and ensuring that our efforts are sustainable and far-reaching.
Achieving equity among all of our communities is our goal, with race being the most challenging obstacle to overcome and the most pervasive part of our history. Collectively, we can tackle the inequities that face many members of our society using the power of marketing to elevate the voices of underrepresented communities of color while celebrating the various differences that make up the complete fabric of our society.
As a chapter of the American Marketing Association and as marketers representing a diverse* set of people, industries, and disciplines:
Together, we will use the power of our collective voices to outline the roles marketers can play in standing for and delivering on inclusion: the ideals, values, and principles that promote equality, respect, and unity.
*Diverse representation includes but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, religious preferences, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, abilities (seen or unseen), socio-economic status, language, and thought.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a continuous journey of growth, understanding, and learning. One of our most important goals is to ensure that we put a stronger emphasis on our DEI efforts, and create an organization where no one feels they are unheard.
You are a valued member of this community and without you, we would not be the organization we are today. We invite you to share your feedback, comments, suggestions, ideas, and feelings. The power of your voice can help drive powerful change in our community.
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