Black History Month is a time for every person, from all different backgrounds to honor and celebrate the achievements of Black and African Americans in the U.S. and their impact on world history. In honor of Black History Month, we would like to recognize some of our amazing team members who have made an impact on our company culture, embody our core values, and exude excellence. We pride ourselves on creating a safe space for everyone to be their authentic selves. Hear what Black History Month means to them!
Junior Carreira, Service Desk Technician, Boston, MA
What does Black History Month mean to you?
Black History Month to me means an opportunity for the black community to reconnect with their heritage and ancestry while celebrating how our accomplishments and heroes have impacted our ways of being today. It means legacy and continuing to add onto that legacy. It also stands as a reminder of our resilience and that our fight isn't over as long as we’re still here.
What is one thing that you feel people can do to effect positive change?
I believe that one of the biggest ways that people can make the world a better place is to recognize the humanity/life of others and to respect them for who they are.
Which film or piece of literature was most impactful or life-changing for you and why?
My high school unfortunately did not offer a lot of STEM courses, so I took a lot of arts and drama classes. I had a chance to discover a lot of literature that shaped my life today. One of those was a book called, “Freedom Is a ..
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