Last week a group of UK-based GumGummers gathered for lunch to celebrate the Persian New Year, hosted by EMEA VOICE Co-chair and Publisher Development Manager, Kamran Vahabi. Click through to read more about their experience.

Happy Lunar New Year 🐉 ! This year Lunar New Year starts on Saturday, Feb 10th. Click through to learn more about how the holiday is celebrated and its traditions!

Happy Diwali 🪔 Diwali, also known as the festival of light is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide. This year Diwali was celebrated on Sunday, November 12th. Click through to learn more about the holiday and how it is celebrated!

November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States. Click through to learn more and support the Native and Indigenous people in the US.

Join us in celebrating Black History Month in the UK and EMEA! Click through to learn more about Black History Month, upcoming events, and additional resources.

Join GumGum and the HOLA ERG in celebrating Hispanic Latine Heritage Month! Click through to see what programming the HOLA ERG and Connect have in store + additional resources!

Last month, GumGum attended the Black Is Tech Conference for the second year! Click through to read about our experience.

Click through learn about the importance of pronouns and how you can share them on Slack!

Click through to learn about Juneteenth and hear from members of the BET: Black Excellence in Tech ERG on what Juneteenth means to them + resources!

Today, as AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month comes to a close, GumGummers were given the opportunity to hear the honest and colorful stories of triumph and overcoming adversity from Ida Soon-ok Hart, a Korean War Baby. Click through to watch the replay!

Last week, GumGummers in N.America had to learned how to make Boba Tea and the history behind the delicious Tawainese Milk Tea 🧋 Click through to watch the replay and learn how to make it for yourself!

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, our second featured GumGummer is Megha Jain, whose role is Senior Product Manager. Click through to learn more about her and what she loves about her culture!

May marks AAPI Heritage Month in the US and we’re excited to spotlight some of our amazing GumGummers of AAPI heritage. Our first featured GumGummer is Kevin Nguyen. Click through to learn more about him and his culture!

Homelessness in Global Majority Groups in the UK

Homelessness is a pervasive issue that affects millions of people worldwide. However, it disproportionately impacts the LGBTQ+ community, particularly LGBTQ+ youth. In this article, we will explore the underlying causes of homelessness among LGBTQ+ individuals, the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth, and the ways in which society can work together to address this issue with understanding, compassion, and inclusivity.

There are multiple causes to why people can become homeless. According to various studies, more than 50% of all cases are attributed to job loss and substance abuse. This happens to people of different ages, gender and race.

On the other hand, there is also a cause that is not widely included in all of those research papers even though it’s been happening for centuries. It’s called war.

This quarter, the EMEA VOICE Coalition is excited to lead our GumGum Gives Back: Quarterly Cause initiative with a focus on aiding and supporting those who are suffering from homelessness and all the associated suffering which comes with it. Click through to see how you can support!

May marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and we are excited to invite you to join us in celebrating! Click through to learn more!

Happy International Women’s Day!

To round out our 2023 Black History Month programming, the Black Excellence in Tech ERG put together a panel discussion to discuss Black Underrepresentation in Tech, hosted by VP of VP, Business Integration & Assurance, TJ Albert. Click through to watch & learn!

Take a look at how EMEA ERG Members and the VOICE Coalition members celebrated (US) BHM.

Click through to watch the replay of the Our Voices x Quarterly Causes panel discussion led by BIPOC healthcare professionals to learn about the racism and disparities that the Black community faces in the healthcare industry.

Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, February 7th, the Black Excellence in Tech ERG members got together for their first in-person event in LA at Black-Owned Alta Adams Restaurant. Click through to read more about their experience!

In celebration of Black History Month, last week, GumGummers put their knowledge of Black History, culture, and current affairs to the test for a game of Black Excellence trivia, hosted by The Go Games. Click through for the recap!

Join GumGum and the Black Excellence in Tech ERG in celebrating Black History Month! Click through to learn how you can participate in our month-long program of events and take time to check out the shared resources put together by members of the BET ERG.

Join GumGum and GumGummers from our AAPI community in celebrating Lunar New Year! Click through to learn all about Lunar New Year, curated by members of GumGum team!

To celebrate and recognize MLK day we partnered with Confetti for an hour-long presentation led by educator and documentarian, Logic Ali, to learn lesser-known facts about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Click through to watch the replay!

Last week, the members of the Voice Coalition celebrated the holidays with a fun game of Gingerbread Wars. Click through to read more about their experience.

Have a look what EMEA got up to for Black History Month 2022

Today, GumGum recognizes our family members, friends, and GumGummers who served and continue to serve our country. We will always be indebted to your strength, sacrifice, and service.