At Disney, L.A.-Based Black Cast Members Are Leading Efforts for More Diversity and Inclusion
By Nichole Hamilton, Manager of Employee Culture & Advocacy for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Published February 25, 2021
February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate the voices, stories and contributions of Black and African Americans. Among the companies honoring Black History Month is Disney, and one way Disney Parks Experiences and Products is recognizing the month, is by sharing stories about their talented cast members and the important work they’re doing to create more diverse and inclusive experiences and products across the world. Throughout the month, they have been sharing these stories on the Disney Parks Blog. Here are the stories of three Los Angeles based cast members:
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Walt Disney World Will Celebrate Soul in February
January 29, 2021, 3:48 PM ·
The Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate Black History Month - while also promoting Disney s latest Pixar film - with Celebrate Soulfully events next month.
On February 1, Epcot will open the previously announced The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure exhibit in The American Adventure pavilion in World Showcase. This new exhibit showcases historic artifacts of famous jazz musicians, inviting guests on a musical tour of the United States to learn more about this colorful, inspiring and constantly evolving genre of music, Disney said in its press release. The exhibit will remain at the pavilion beyond February, wit no closing date announced.