Honoring Black History Month

MPI is proud to honor Black History Month and be a part of championing awareness in bringing representation, diversity, equity and inclusion within the global meetings industry.

Resources Celebrating Black History

NCBMP & MPI

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MPI and the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals are committed to growing a strong and inclusive meeting and event community. MPI and NCBMP will be hosting four joint webinars throughout 2023 as well as onsite activations and collaborations at our signature events. These events include MPI's WEC, NCBMP's Annual Conference, and Global Meetings Industry Day.

To learn more about these events and to register, follow the links below:

WEC

NCBMP Annual Conference

Global Meetings Industry Day

Additional resources

MPI Chapter Resources

Inclusive Event Strategist Certificate Program

Attack of the Killer Manel! Enhancing Speaker Diversity & Inclusion

Time for Action | Modern-Day Support for Equity & Justice Panel Discussion

MPI State of Inclusion in Meetings & Events Report

MPI Statement on Racial Injustice

Food and Beverage Inclusion

The Forum on Workplace Inclusion

How to find the person who can help you get ahead at Work (TED Talk)

Racism in the Workplace and Community (MPI Gulf States Coffee Connection)

Access Ain't Inclusion

Inflection Point-Is the Events Industry Motivated to Change National Coalition of Black Meetings Professionals (Smart Meetings)

MPI 2020 Rise Award - Potomac Chapter

Understand Privilege - The $100 Race

Why you should not bring your authentic self to work | Jodi-Ann Burey |TEDx Seattle - YouTube

The Challenges of Cultural Diversity

America in Pain: What Comes Next?

Justice for All

Systemic Racism Explained

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, episode one and episode two

How Leaders can Address Inequity at Work

Leading by Example: Lessons on Race and Racism

Paving the Way for Diversity with Kevin Iwamoto

Inclusive: The New Exclusive in Food Service

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: How does it Relate to Event Catering?

Ask Why: Confronting Injustice in the Black Community

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About Race

Code Switch

Fare of the Free Child

Intersectionality Matters!

Momentum: A Race Forward

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