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Date Published
Author
Rauland Sharp
Word count
658
Language
English
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None

Summary

Mapbox celebrated Black History Month by highlighting Black culture's impact through various events and conversations with employees, allies, and customers, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. The festivities included a fireside chat on allyship with Sherika Ekpo, CEO of SEE Enterprises, and discussions on leadership development featuring Mapbox leaders. They also hosted a trivia event on Black culture and launched a donation matching campaign with organizations like Black Girls Code to support Black communities. Partnering with NorthStar of GIS, Mapbox held a discussion titled "Empowerment through Mapping" to explore how mapping can drive positive change, featuring contributions from customers such as the American Public Health Association and Black & Abroad. The event showcased projects like the Ending Racism map and the Black Elevation Map, highlighting the role of mapping in civic engagement and policy-making. Mapbox remains committed to promoting diversity and inclusion beyond February, aiming to continue these efforts within the company and the broader mapping and navigation industries.