North Texas is home to a high-growth and diverse population. The North Texas Commission is committed to supporting equity and inclusion for all North Texans. We are engaged in advocating for nondiscriminatory legislation at the state and federal levels, convene leaders throughout the region to share best practices and provide educational resources for North Texans who want to learn and be more inclusive in their workplaces and communities.
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Our goal is to provide hope and inspiration for North Texans and offer solutions in a rapidly changing world. The North Texas Commission is fortunate to have members who are innovative and have a history of improving corporate cultures to be more inclusive. We recognize that racial and LGBTQ+ diversity at all levels of business, especially at leadership levels, is good for business and our country.
We will amplify these messages and encourage actions as we have done in previous years with our DEI summits. Below are links to five hours of DEI programs. The sessions are free for NTC members and are available for group training and for individuals who want to be inspired and learn more about affecting change.
DE&I Resources
PERRYMAN STUDY
Recently, Dr. Ray Perryman shared research on the economic impact of nondiscriminatory policies.
UNT Anti-Racism
Resources
We recognize an awakening in our region to better understand the history of racism and how we can be more engaged in creating racial equity.
2020 DE&I Summit
In February 2020, we held our 2nd annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit. Click below to learn more about the 2020 Summit.
Racism as a Public Health Crisis
This panel discussion covered why health disparities continue to be a problem, and what we can do to ensure equity among the social determinants of health.
U.S. Chamber Diversity & Inclusion Coalition
In response to President Trump's Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. The U.S. Chamber, on behalf of the Diversity and Inclusion Coalition, wrote a letter urging the President to withdraw the Executive Order. The Commission was one of two North Texas organizations to sign the letter.
"This is not a moment, it's a movement." Featuring AT&T's Ken McNeely
A conversation on diversity and equity featuring AT&T's President of the Western Region, Ken McNeely.