Corra’s Diversity Equality & Inclusion (DEI) Council expands on the company’s statement and commitment in offering an inclusive and diverse workplace. This Council focuses on addressing key topics and spreading awareness related to DEI. The council is composed of employee volunteers and advisors within Corra.
Meeting topics
August Books
Suggested by Minakshi Arora for International day for the remembrance of the slave trade some good reads that discuss the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition.
2023-Caribbean Heritage Month
In celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month, we invite you on a journey to explore the rich and diverse tapestry of Caribbean culture. From the rhythmic beats of music to the tantalizing flavors of cuisine. Due to its history in colonialism, slavery and indentureship, the mixture of struggle and celebrations in the Caribbean region results in…
Earth Day- April 2023
Earth day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection and highlighting initiatives and ideas for conservation of our planet. Earth is like a mother nurturing and giving us in abundance and it’s our turn to give back. We can all be making small efforts at individual level to help…
Women’s History Month 2023
March is celebrated globally as Women’s History Month, which means it is time to recognize and celebrate women in your life. Corra values diversity, innovation, and equal opportunity for anybody with a great idea. Here at Corra, we have a diverse employee base with women from all over the world whom we are grateful to…
Black History Month- 2023
For Black History Month, we would like to take the time to recognize prominent Black figures and locations throughout American history. In the past we also had 2 sessions with Wayne Winborne, who spoke with the council on various topics surrounding the African American community & helped council members learn how to be an ally. …
India Republic Day- Did You Know?
India is a diverse country with a rich cultural heritage. There are tons to learn about the culture of India,On the occasion of India’s republic day our india team participated and shared some fascinating facts that you probably didn’t know: Kumbh Mela is a national festival held about once every 12 years. The festival is…
November- Native American Heritage MonthNovember-
In observance of Native American Heritage Month, Lyla June Johnston an Indigenous public speaker, artist, scholar and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages from Taos, New Mexico. lead in a DEI conversation. Sharing some of her youtube videos here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulK_GE9XjO8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr2VLI8jKww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vHVxr7txqU https://www.audible.com/pd/An-Indigenous-Peoples-History-of-the-United-States-Audiobook/B00P1RW1CC
September 2022- National Hispanic Heritage Month
Our council volunteers Vineeta Kumari, Aditi Beohar and Minakshi Arora celebrated this heritage month by sharing some of the artwork of Hispanic artists through a Virtual exhibition. This virtual exhibition spotlights some Latin American artists in the Butler Collection. The works by Hispanic American artists permanently on display physically throughout the museum are also highlighted…
August 2022- International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
August is the International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolotion is an international day celebrated August 23 of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. That date was chosen by the adoption of resolution 29 C/40 by the Organization’s General Conference at its 29th session.…
July 2022- French-American Heritage Month
The DEI Council member Vineeta Kumari and Minakshi Arora share with the biography of Louis Chevrolet. In the United States, July is designated as National French-American Heritage Month and was established to honor the significant contributions made to the country by people of French descent. Currently, approximately 11.8 million Americans of French or French Canadian…
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