We are going to take a look at how all of us can play a role in building a culture of equity in society. I would like to thank our sponsors, qualcomm, the International Franchise association, and association of realtors. Special thanks to the National Association of realtors for supporting this band of programming and it is going to be a great band. Stay tuned, lots of cool stuff. Particularly my next speaker. Some of the leading minds in civil rights and activism are with us this afternoon to discuss how intentional actions can lead to positive change. Afo discuss how intentional actions can lead to positive change. Before we get underway, a few notes, you can tweet us and he diversity. E hill if you experience any trouble with the livestream, refresh the page. Our first guest is a proud 35thgeneration new mexican, that is the coolest way to frame it. Is one oftive haaland the first native american women serving in congress. She is the cochair of the native american caucus. We may be
Day. A. Q a forum on inclusion in policy end government. Opportunities in those areas under a Joe Biden Administration. The hill hosted the event. Greetings and welcome. I am the editor at large of the hail. Thank you for joining us for the final session of our diversity and inclusion summit. We have been testing the proposition that without diversity, a government does not represent its constituents, its society suffers, and businesses and organizations are less successful. We are going to take a look at how all of us can play a role in building a culture of equity in society. I would like to thank our sponsors, qualcomm, the International Franchise association, and association of realtors. Special thanks to the National Association of realtors for supporting this band of programming and it is going to be a great band. Stay tuned, lots of cool stuff. Some of the leading minds in civil rights and activism are with us this afternoon to discuss how intentional actions can lead to positiv
Under 50 years after its founding, americas more diverse than ever before. However, stereotypes are beginning to fade, significant barrier still exist. Justice, equal opportunity, continue to be out of reach for many black, hispanic, lgbtq and other minority populations. This is a real problem. Were policy initiatives can be put in place to address these gaps and barriers. With politic for the rapper a should have pisces, perceptions, and bigotry in our institutions. Fair and equitable opportunities opening up across the port and across institutions. Were going to discuss all about it more and im going to discuss with some of my colleagues in the hills room. The heel staff writer is keeping me company this hour. Hes a great guy and i look forward to him intervening any way he wants. You can tweet us at at the hill, events using the hashtag, has tug hill diversity. Has to kill diversity were broadcasting live. Well take your questions for the program and if you spurs any problem reflect
Diversity and inclusion. Over the course of the day were going to discuss what it will take for diversity, inclusion, and equity to be more than just buzzwords. Id like to thank our sponsors. International Franchise Association and the association of realtors for the support of todays program. And thank you for supporting this particular session. Under 50 years after its founding, americas more diverse than ever before. However, stereotypes are beginning to fade, significant barrier still exist. Justice, equal opportunity, continue to be out of reach for many black, hispanic, lgbtq and other minority populations. This is a real problem. Were policy initiatives can be put in place to address these gaps and barriers. With politic for the rapper a should have pisces, perceptions, and bigotry in our institutions. Fair and equitable opportunities opening up across the port and across institutions. Were going to discuss all about it more and im going to discuss with some of my colleagues in
Communicators, it is a look at some of the smaller phone, broadband and video providers and some of the issues they face. We want to introduce you to patricia jo boyers, president of a Company Called boycom vision that is located in Southeast Missouri. Patty boyers, what is it that boycom does . Patricia oh my goodness, peter, thank you for having me. It is an honor to represent my state. Southeast missouri is a predominantly rural area. We are at the foothills of the mountains. It is the mouth of the delta that runs through the Mississippi River and all the lush farmland in the state of arkansas. My husband and i are firstgeneration broadband, cable tv and phone supplier. We serve about five counties right at the cusp of the. Peter you say you serve about five counties. In what way . Patricia we are the broadband, video and phone provider. Peter just like and how many customers do you have . Patricia last check, we had 4,258. Peter can you make money with 4,258 customers in the broadb