For students, attending a historically Black college or university “gives you an opportunity to embrace and enhance your Blackness, a place to celebrate who you are as an African American,” said Dr. Tia C. M. Tyree, a professor and interim associate dean of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University in Washington, D.C. …
Advice for PR Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Read More »
In February, PRSA’s Greater Kansas City Chapter is celebrating Black History Month and the start of the Chapter’s 60th year by honoring its former member Dr. Inez Y. Kaiser, the first Black woman to open her own PR firm and to serve national clients. The Chapter is establishing the $25,000 Inez Y. Kaiser GKC-PRSA Memorial …
Historian and educator Carter G. Woodson had the vision to create a moment once a year to celebrate and recognize the contributions of African Americans in the United States. Woodson’s vision started with Negro History week in 1926 and, 50 years later, became what we know as Black History Month. Since 1976, every American president …
Rochelle L. Ford, APR, on Becoming a More Inclusive Communicator Read More »
The Public Relations Society of America Hawaii Chapter, a professional development organization committed to advancing the standards of the public relations profession announces its 2021 President and Board of Directors. The Board represents a diverse cross-section of leaders from several sectors that will position the organization to deliver even greater value and new benefits. The chapter elected William Nhieu as 2021 President. Nhieu …
The following article first appeared in the February 2008 issue of PR Tactics. We are republishing the article here in honor of Black History Month. Established in 1990, the D. Parke Gibson Pioneer Award is PRSA’s highest individual honor presented to a PR professional who has contributed to increased awareness of public relations within multicultural …
If you read a lot about how to write well, then eventually you’ll come across brilliant statements that are jewels of their kind. I recently found an almost flawless diamond from more than 100 years ago: “Good writing is clear thinking made visible.” It comes from the great American writer Ambrose Bierce, a celebrated cynic, …
The Best Piece of Writing Advice You’ll Ever Need Read More »
Even for a consulting firm as large and successful as McKinsey, the mammoth $573 million, 47-state settlement they negotiated earlier this month regarding their long-term work with Purdue Pharma LP has to hurt financially. It certainly does reputationally. Over my career, I’ve always tried to be a staunch advocate for my clients, including more than …
“My idea of ethical behavior is treating people like you want to be treated,” Craig Newmark said. Even while facing tough choices, “if you set that as your moral compass, it’s a really good start.” Newmark, who, in 1995, founded the online classified-ads service Craigslist before becoming a philanthropist, was the Feb. 4 guest for …
Philanthropist Craig Newmark on Ethical Communication Read More »
By Jacob Duarte, OCPRSA – Co-Chair Programs OCPRSA welcomed Roni Ramos, president and founder of Harmony 3 Productions, to kick-off this year’s programming with her presentation of Instagram Tips for a New Year. Roni took a deep-dive into how Instagram can be leveraged to promote a brand or business, and shared some pointers on how …
