Social Justice
Social Justice: a global perspective
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As Cisco moves forward in our social justice journey, we're expanding our perspective to help frame social justice in a way that resonates globally. Framing social justice as access, equity, participation, and human rights allows us to transcend the notion that social justice is simply about race.
Building inclusive AI will accelerate innovation
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Artificial intelligence is the biggest development in tech in a generation. It has the power to make our world a more inclusive place. How we harness the power of AI to design a more equitable world for people with disabilities becomes a question of who is building AI and how they are building it.
Cisco expands support to Tribal Colleges and Universities
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In 2021, Cisco announced our partnership with SFI, a nonprofit that supports students attending minority-serving institutions. Our inaugural work with HBCUs created a blueprint that is now expanding to other minority-serving institutions, and LCOOU is the first tribal college beneficiary.
People Behind Purpose at Cisco: During World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, everyone can be an advocate
5 min read
In honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Cisco's Scarlet Estrada shares more about how she is advocating for others.
Advancing Cisco’s Commitment to Accessibility and Disability Inclusion
3 min read
Mary Fernandez and Monica Wegner share more about Cisco’s public commitment to accessibility and disability inclusion.
CODE JOSHUA: Training first responders on how to interact with autistic individuals
1 min read
Cisco is supporting CODE JOSHUA, a nonprofit that helps first responders learn to interact with compassion when approaching autistic individuals.
Forever Free: Reflections on the significance of Juneteenth and the power of proclamation
2 min read
Cisco's Chief Social Impact Officer, Brian Tippens, reflects on the significance of the Juneteenth holiday in the United States.
Empowering HBCUs through our Social Justice commitments
2 min read
As an executive sponsor for Cisco’s Social Justice Actions, I help steward our company’s five-year, US$150 million commitment to HBCUs. Our mission is to create a generational impact through technology modernization and STEM education acces. I am proud to provide an update on Cisco’s commitment across four key areas of impact.
Building Connectivity and Community as a Black Leader in Tech
7 min read
As Louis Ceaser IV celebrates 10 years at Cisco, he shares what lights him up in advocating for customers and in contributing to his community.
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