Greater Equity 2030, a new non-profit promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in Milwaukee’s creative occupations, is issuing a challenge to leaders within Metro Milwaukee’s creative industry to hire at least 1,600 minority employees by 2030. That number would represent a proportionate percentage of African American and Hispanic talent that are represented in the workforce overall. The group will formally launch Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. Business leaders are encouraged to attend the free event, which will include research about the inequities in Milwaukee's creative occupations.
“This effort complements the work being done by MMAC and its members to create more inclusive workplaces for diverse talent. As of November 22, 79 companies have signed a pledge to increase African American and Hispanic employment by 15% and diverse management by 25% by 2025,” said
Julie Granger, MMAC executive vice president. “We look forward to making progress on these aligned goals.”