New Relic honors Black history through U.N.I.T.Y.

February's Black History Month is celebrated by New Relic with the theme of Black U.N.I.T.Y., focusing on celebrating uniqueness, building networks, valuing inclusion, honoring tradition, and being the best self. The company's diversity, equity, and inclusion team supports efforts led by employee resource groups like Relics of Color, Black Relics, and Black Girl Magic to create spaces where Black employees can express their unique identities and experiences. The initiative includes educational discussions, mentorship opportunities, and community-building activities, such as sponsoring attendance at AfroTech to foster relationships and career growth. New Relic emphasizes the importance of inclusion and belonging as essential to innovation and success, and it seeks to create opportunities for Black professionals to share their authentic selves. The company also honors its traditions by remembering influential figures like Mikey Butler, a former vice president of engineering, who advocated for diversity in the tech industry and paved the way for underrepresented groups.