August is Black Business Month! For this month’s edition of DKC Voices, we asked for Black-owned business recommendations from our very own. The Salt Eaters Book Shop — recommended by Daedra Staten Location: Inglewood California “The Salt Waters Bookshop is an intelligent bookstore in Inglewood, CA prioritizing books, comics, and…

By Bruce Bobbins, Executive Vice President — Public Affairs The Fourth of July felt different this year. Sure, as has become habit to demonstrate my patriotism, I placed miniature American flags at various points on my front lawn. Sure, in keeping with long-standing tradition, I donned my chef’s apron and…

Pieces from Rachel Aquino, Krittika Bhadra, and Danielle Tarabay Rachel Aquino, Account Coordinator, Media Tech As a young girl, my grandparents would always tell me stories about their time as a dynamic duo of doctors and surgeons. Whether it was about how my grandfather had to perform surgery on a tribal leader in Nigeria or how…

DKC DEI’s Sharonda Davis in conversation with Chris Cutter, VP at DKC News SF May is Military Appreciation Month and DKC Voices wanted to acknowledge those who are currently serving in our armed forces and the many veterans that have served our country. Sharonda Davis, DKC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…

In celebration of Women’s History Month DKCVoices spotlights a trio of inspiring DKC colleagues who are thriving as entrepreneurs outside of their “day jobs.”

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 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. 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 “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…