By BLOOM on July 8, 2010
Aaron McGruder has taken Tyler Perry to task. Seemingly not for who Tyler Perry is, but for what Tyler Perry does. In the recent “Pause” episode of The Boondocks, we were introduced to a grandma-like character named “Ma Duke”, and then “Winston Jerome”, a playwright who is a closeted gay man, hiding behind the curtain [...]
Posted in Hot Topics | Tagged Aaron McGruder, Brand Integrity, Diversity, Marketing, Multicultural Marketing, Multicultural Public Relations, News Stories, PR, The Boondocks, Tony Balasandiran, Tyler Perry
By BLOOM on June 8, 2010
Small Business Month has just concluded, but the dialogue about small business and its role in driving America’s economy continues to intensify. As a small business owner, I am glad to be a part of the formidable economic engine that is fueling our nation’s recovery. Of particular note is the diversification of the U.S. small [...]
Posted in Business | Tagged Diversity, Flowers Communications Group (FCG), Michelle Flowers Welch, Multicultural Marketing, Multicultural Public Relations, Multicultural Small Business, Multiculturalism, PR, Small Business Month, Women Executives
By BLOOM on May 25, 2010
We’ve been celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout the month of May and it’s amazing how far families can come within a generation. Many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been raised in homes that highly value education, financial security, hard work, and entrepreneurship. With those values and beliefs, and a lot [...]
Posted in Multiculturalism | Tagged Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Asian Americans, Diversity, Dr. Tammy Lin, Multicultural Marketing, Multicultural Public Relations, Multiculturalism, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
By BLOOM on May 17, 2010
“It’s just like the Old South” –Tom Horne, AZ Dept. of Ed. Supt. of Public Instruction Arizona is back in the news again, and not just because Los Suns are in the Western Conference Finals. For the second time in under a month, legislation signed by Gov. Jan Brewer has a lot of people across [...]
Posted in Hot Topics | Tagged Arizona, Diversity, Ethnic Studies, Gov. Jan Brewer, Immigration Law, Multicultural Public Relations, Multiculturalism, News Stories, The Tucson Unified School District, Tom Horne
By BLOOM on May 3, 2010
To some May 5th is just another day, but to others it’s Cinco de Mayo, and this can take on multiple meanings. It can mean the celebration of winning a battle, cultural pride, or simply an opportunity to celebrate with Mexican food, beer and tequila. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of 4,000 Mexican soldiers [...]
Posted in Diversity | Tagged Brand Integrity, Brand Loyalty, Cinco de Mayo, Diversity, FCG Latino, Mexican Americans, Mexico, Multicultural Marketing, Puebla, Xavier Corona
By BLOOM on April 26, 2010
Last week, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law the nation’s toughest immigration legislation. The controversial law, which requires police to determine whether or not a person is in the U.S. legally, also requires immigrants to carry their documentation with them at all times, and requires police to interrogate people if there is reason to [...]
Posted in Hot Topics | Tagged Arizona, Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Diversity, Gov. Jan Brewer, Illegal Immigration, Immigration Law, Multiculturalism, News Stories, Racial Profiling
By BLOOM on April 12, 2010
Can listening to jazz help lower your blood sugars? Can going to church prevent a heart attack? Do cultural festivals help fight cancer? Does counting lead to weight loss? Yes! Some of the most innovative multicultural health programs utilize existing social networks and activities to communicate about a specific health issue, and lessen disparities in [...]
Posted in Minority Health Awareness | Tagged Diversity, Dr. Tammy Lin, Multicultural Health, Multicultural Marketing, Multicultural Public Relations, National Minority Health Awareness Month, Social Media
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