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Pride Month in a Year of Loathing: Allies Needed

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PRSA has curated a wide range of professional development and educational resources, all designed to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ population within and beyond the communications profession. It’s about speaking out for our equality and that of every other marginalized community. Check them out here. In 2024, whither Pride?

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In Memoriam: Ralph Kam, APR, Fellow PRSA

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As an instructor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, Cha­mi­nade University, and the University of Phoenix, he helped form the professional foundations of many communicators. For his work and contributions to the Chapter, profession and community, he was recognized as the Hawaii Chapter’s Gregg W.

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In Memoriam: Craig Toyoki Miyamoto, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Craig Toyoki Miyamoto, APR, Fellow PRSA, an active member of the Hawaiian PR community and a former member of the PRSA Board of Directors, died on Feb. Many in Hawaii, whether PR professionals or community members, looked up to Miyamoto as a mentor and friend. 25 in Honolulu. He served on the PRSA Board of Directors in 1997-98.

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Exploring Best Practices in Global Communications

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The Air China flight descended through the smog and I saw Beijing for the first time in 2003. I threw myself into understanding mandarin and Chinese history and reveled in getting to know the community. My two-year assignment in Beijing extended to 11 years in China where I also led corporate communications for Ford Asia Pacific.

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A Guide to Pride Without Pandering

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For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. If the past year has taught you anything, then it should be that the price of admission to the LGBTQ ally community is now much higher. Seek communications help. Engaging LGBTQ communications professionals with experience is best.

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In Memoriam: Kathleen S. Kelly, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA

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Kelly retired from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in 2019 after 16 years, including three years as chair of the Public Relations Department, where she was an internationally recognized authority on fundraising as a specialization of public relations. Kelly, Ph.D., She was 77. Page Society.

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Offleash Celebrates 20 Years

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The year was 2003. While media results stay paramount, the agency has successfully launched new services over the years, from media training workshops to IPO strategy and VC/investor communications, to building out specialized practice areas for content and research. Android, MySpace, and Tesla were founded.

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