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Thought Leadership

Jan 13, 2021

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Hello 2021! An Update on Dyverse’s Social Equality Commitment

Let’s talk about 2020. Where do I even start? We faced an ongoing global pandemic claiming so many loved ones. We witnessed natural disasters that destroyed communities. Political and social tensions escalated to levels unseen for decades. We can all agree that 2020 was a rough year. Many people, including myself, were more than ready to ring in the new year and say good riddance to 2020. But here we are now in 2021, with COVID-19 hitting record catastrophic numbers in the United States. Our global climate crisis continues to worsen with natural disasters projected to occur more and more frequently. Political and social issues remain at the forefront of conversations, as millions of Americans struggle to get by in such unprecedented times. 2020 was not simply a “rough year”. 2020 was a wake-up call. 2020 proved to us that we cannot sit around waiting for the day that everything will suddenly be “back to normal”. As individuals and as a society, we need to take action to make a change.

So what can we do? Here at Dyverse, we’ve asked ourselves this question over and over, and have encouraged our entire team to get involved. I was very excited when our leadership reached out about wanting to positively impact our community. As someone who is quite passionate about civil rights and social change, any opportunity to help others is something that I cherish and take very seriously. Back in 2019 when I attended an internship fair, I stumbled upon a table with a big red banner flashing the phrase “Dyverse”. Immediately I was intrigued by the name, applied for the internship, and was lucky enough to be offered a position with the company. I quickly learned how Dyverse lives up to their name: by bringing people from all walks of life together to create a workspace where new ideas are cherished and different ways of thought are valued. And while we pride ourselves in how we’ve pushed for diversity and inclusivity in our company, this past year has proven that more can always be done.

As part of Dyverse’s initiative to support our community, last year we began making monthly donations to Parramore Kidz Zone. The mission of Parramore Kidz Zone is “to level the playing field for Parramore’s children, equipping them to become successful, healthy, well-educated adults.” This organization works towards achieving these goals through investing in early childhood education, after-school programs, access to health care, mentoring, tutoring, college access assistance, and more.

Why did I recommend we donate to the Parramore Kidz Zone? This past year we witnessed a resurgence in Black Lives Matter protests across the nation, sparked by the murders of various Black Americans, such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. I attended a few protests in Downtown Orlando, handing out supplies as well as marching alongside my community members. We marched around Lake Eola, City Hall, and notably through the Parramore district to the Orlando Police Department headquarters. In the Orlando area, Parramore has a reputation for being an unfavorable neighborhood due to crime and poverty. The city of Orlando was founded in the South during segregation, and though segregation by race is no longer legal in the United States, we still see and feel the lasting effects of underfunding and mistreating historically Black communities such as Parramore.

The hurt, anger, and inspiration I felt from marching encouraged me to recommend a charity or organization that focused on enriching the lives of the local Black community. I was so glad to come across Parramore Kidz Zone and I am so excited Dyverse is providing monthly donations for this group. No matter how small or large your platform may be, you can always find a way to positively impact society. Let’s head into 2021 with that mindset, because it will take all of us to create a world where everyone can thrive and succeed while living their truth.