By Sharonda Davis, DKC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director — By Sharonda Davis, DKC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director When asked to write an essay for Black History Month, I thought instead that I would simply write about Black Joy. Black Joy is my resistance to all the “ists” and “isms.” …

By Isabeau Touchard, DKC Account Executive — By Isabeau Touchard, DKC Account Executive My name is Isabeau Paolina Touchard. I say my name proudly — as it is a symbol of my mixed heritage and upbringing. Growing up in a small, suburban town in New Jersey, I often found myself trying to cover up the tracks of…

On the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, staff members share their memories of the day. — On the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, staff members share their memories of the day. Rachel Carr, Executive Vice President On 9/11, I came into the office early like so many others to get a head start on the day. It was a quiet, beautiful morning, as…

By Joanne Fryer, Chief People Officer — By Joanne Fryer, Chief People Officer “I like girls.” Words delivered by my 15-year-old daughter marked the beginning of my journey as an LGBTQIA ally. But in that moment, I could not honestly call myself an ally. I was totally taken by surprise when Jenny came out. I was also…

As a firm believer that you can’t judge a book by its cover, here’s why, as I share a few personal experiences of Asian hate. As a… — Leanna Truong, Senior Digital Strategist, HangarFour As a firm believer that you can’t judge a book by its cover, here’s why, as I share a few personal experiences of Asian hate. As a Vietnamese-American, I was born in the U.S. (Virginia) and moved to New Jersey at a very young…

How We Met — By Jennifer Burchette, Senior Account Supervisor How We Met While most people spent the pandemic trying to stay as far away from strangers as much as possible, I had no choice but to search for one to live with. At the start of the pandemic, I found myself in a…

There’s a player’s lounge right off the floor, underneath the stands at Madison Square Garden. Usually during the week of the BIG EAST… — Brendan Prunty, Vice President Public Relations There’s a player’s lounge right off the floor, underneath the stands at Madison Square Garden. Usually during the week of the BIG EAST Tournament, it’s utilized as a green room area. There’s some scattered furniture, standard arena-decor-type stuff. On the one side of the…

My Black History is Black History — By Tiffany Telemaque, Vice President PR My Black History is Black History When I think about Black History Month, I immediately think of the contributions of the ancestors that came before me. I thought about Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Stokely Carmichael, Malcom X, and Shirley Chisholm — and how their…

In 1961, James Baldwin famously stated during an interview, “To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a… — Finding Your Voice, Reggie Dance In 1961, James Baldwin famously stated during an interview, “To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a state of rage almost all of the time…it’s what’s happening all around and all of the time…” 60 years…