GumGum celebrates Black History Month!

GumGum’s BET ERG shares reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his vision for a just society, calling on us to create inclusive communities and workplaces where everyone feels valued.

Learn about Juneteenth and how to commemorate & celebrate the holiday, and hear from members of BET, GumGum’s Black Excellence in Tech ERG, on what Juneteenth means to them. 

Click through for a recap of key takeaways and a recording from our insightful fireside chat "Breaking Barriers for Black-Owned Media" with Kerel Cooper, President of Advertising at Group Black.

In celebration of the life, legacy, and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, whose birthday is observed as a US holiday on January 15th, the BET (ERG) partnered with Confetti to host an insightful lecture on "Exploring MLK's Legacy through Art”. Click through to watch the replay!

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.

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

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!

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!