Celebrate Black History Month
January 30, 2023
By the Anywhere African American & Caribbean Employee Resource Group
February is Black History Month in the United States – dedicated to celebrating the contributions and acknowledging the sacrifices of Black Americans who have helped shape our nation and the world.
Black history is American history
Did you know Black History Month was initially one week? In 1926, historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the "father of Black history," selected the second week of February to highlight Black History because it coincides with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass.
By the late 1960s, Black History Week turned into a month-long celebration with colleges holding their own commemorations. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month during the country's bicentennial in 1976.
Today, we continue to have meaningful conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion to cultivate mutual understanding, as we reflect on our country’s past and present.
Celebrate Black History Month at Anywhere
This month, we will showcase how Black employees are excelling in their respective industries here at Anywhere and share what it means to challenge the status quo and achieve exceptional results. Please join us this month as we have inspiring discussions with trailblazers in our industry and commemorate the legacy and accomplishments of Black Americans.
Daily Employee Spotlight: Black Excellence is at Anywhere
Each weekday we will highlight a Black/brown employee on Yammer and their brief response to this question: What does it mean to challenge the status quo, and how do you achieve exceptional results in your role at Anywhere?
Main Event: Black Excellence at Anywhere – Blazing Trails in Real Estate
Thursday, February 9; Noon–1 p.m. ET
A Conversation with Staci Dortch (Agent Recruiting), Irving Cham (Coldwell Banker Branch Manager, Brokerage) & Doug Lucas (Regional Vice President, Sales Franchise Group)
A Fireside Chat with Anywhere Board Member Felicia Williams
Moderated by Chief People Officer Tanya Reu-Narvaez and Paula Young, Sr. Director of Ethics & Compliance. Watch the replay below.
Free Webinar: Allyship in the Workplace – Leadership Practices that Support Career Advancement for Black Women
Wednesday, February 15; 1–2 p.m. ET
Co-hosted by the ACE & Women’s ERGs – Powered by Catalyst (RSVP required)
According to Catalyst research, 89% of Black women say that they aspire to leadership positions in their workplace. At the same time, 41% report being highly on guard at work to protect against racial and ethnic bias. How can leaders and managers support Black women and create meaningful career pathways to support their advancement and leadership?
Through candid conversation, a panel of industry leaders and research experts will discuss the following using Catalyst Award-winning practices:
Ways to foster conversations that increase awareness; build understanding and help address the unique barriers to advancement impacting Black women along their career pathways.
The vital role of management and leaders in embedding a culture of effective sponsorship in organizations; and how sponsorship connects to strategies to build more inclusive workplaces for Black women.
Advancing racial equity by increasing awareness of emotional tax and supporting Black women in growing their careers, developing job skills, reentering the workforce, and expanding access to well-paying careers.
Panel Podcast: Black Excellence at Anywhere: A Conversation to Move History Forward
Friday, February 24
An audio conversation with Anywhere executive leaders will be shared via Yammer.