As we inch closer to the official start of summer, we’ve all been thinking a lot about this adored season in America. A time traditionally reserved for BBQs, poolside cocktails and afternoons on the beach (don’t forget your TVMC Koozie® Backpack Cooler Chair!), summers are no doubt a favorite time to reconnect with family and friends. It’s also a time when we celebrate and reflect back o...
Equity is defined as freedom from bias or favoritism. This is freedom that should be awarded to everyone. Regardless of their background and/or inherent differences. But far too often, we as humans, cast wide assumptions fueled by stereotypes and biases. These assumptions create a misunderstanding of what is considered “normal” or “appropriate” or “comfortable" in today's society. This ...
“Bias is not about being good or bad; it’s about being human.” - Vernā Myers We’re evolving our content to meet the needs of our changing society. This means pushing the needle forward on issues that matter most to you, our TVMC community. It’s this mindset that helped us launch our new Humanizing Equity platform on Instagram. Humanizing Equity is a space we created to specificall...
“You belong here. Bring your authentic self because it’s what’s going to change our organization for the better.” - Ruchika Tulshyan As we look towards the last few months of 2021 (hard to believe it, we know!), we remain focused on our work around inclusion and belonging in the workplace with an authenticity mindset. Last month we shared Fevi’s story and how she was able to rise...
In 2019, actor, director, producer, activist, America Ferrera, delivered an inspiring Ted Talk on what it’s like to be Latina in Hollywood. A story about owning her truth, My identity is a superpower - not an obstacle is conversation about how Ferrera fought her way through the limitations and biases she was victim of as a result of her cultural identity. This was a conversation that...