Why Identity and Intersectionality Matter for Diversity and Democracy




The thoughts below were previously shared by Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, Dean, College of Communications, California State University, Fullerton, in her closing remarks delivered to the DEI Summit on inclusion and intersectionality, hosted by The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations . Video of the original closing remarks can be watched here .
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations works to “develop and recognize outstanding diverse public relations leaders, role models, and mentors to advance ethical public relations in an evolving, global society.” Toward that end, the Center has hosted summits on public relations leadership, as well as on diversity and inclusion in public relations.
Diversity and Democracy
Communication professionals, educators, and students who participate in The Plank Center’s DEI Summit do so because we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At the 2022 Summit, attendees heard from public relations practitioners who shared their personal experiences with DEI and offered excellent advice on inclusion and intersectionality. Attendees also heard from public relations scholars whose research showed that, frankly, not much has actually changed in our profession with regard to DEI, and they shared some ideas for organizations to keep getting better.

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