Changing the Narrative Around Racial Injustice
While systemic racism and inequity have persisted for generations, there’s new cultural momentum and urgency behind brands speaking out on race and prejudice. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, 60% of Americans said they want brands to speak out against racially motivated attacks against Black Americans. With hate crimes on the rise among Black and Asian communities in the U.S., what is the role of the creative industry in changing the narrative and sparking meaningful action around racial equity?
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Tara DeVeaux
Wild Card Creative Group
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Jayanta Jenkins
Saturday Morning
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Sheri Klein
Ad Council
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Elliot Lum
ANA Educational Foundation