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Dear Reader: As we complete this last issue for 2021 in our ongoing Leadership Series, we are reminded of how we all have encountered new and difficult challenges this year. When all is said and done, we have remained resilient. Our team has been diligent and focused, while living with a pandemic, uncertainties, and disruptions of information and connections. If you’ve followed PDJ over the years, you already know that our mission is to shine a bright light on companies and individuals who are doing innovative and creative work in our chosen field of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity. Our pages introduce a myriad of people from all backgrounds who have pledged their current work life to understanding, innovation, and leadership. Our strong collaboration with organizations, over the past two decades, demonstrates a unique sustainability of commitment and support. Our current issue includes several important articles and almost 50 Black Leaders Worth Watching profiles. Each profile includes a personal essay written by the featured leader. The many points of view shared in these pages are illuminating and encouraging. Our nomination and application process attempts to capture meaningful information about each leader and provide each one with ample space to share his or her opinions and views regarding what is important. This essay feature brings each profile to life. We congratulate all the Black Leaders Worth Watching. We also thank the organizations that participated in PDJ’s Innovations Awards, as well as those organizations that provided applications for the Diverse Organizations Worth Watching—a new award for 2021. Join us now, as we forge ahead to honor organizations and individuals who by their resilience and leadership, show us the way toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world. Happy New Year to All! Jim
James R. Rector Publisher & Founder Since 1999
2021 Fourth Quarter
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