In an effort to aid Puerto Rico after catastrophic Hurricane Maria, we launched the “Donate Your Lunch Hour to Puerto Rico Relief Efforts” initiative in October 2017, raising $802.30. The Firm matched this for a total donation of $1,604.60, all of which went to the United for Puerto Rico fund.
MLK Day celebrates the life work and contributions of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., America’s great civil rights activist and leader. Dr. King is remembered as a visionary thinker, wordsmith, and leader who played a pivotal role in dismantling institutionalized racism. His powerful, non-violent activism targeted the segregation of schools and public facilities, barriers to voting rights, as well as the moral fabric of a country that permitted bigoted attitudes and laws. On December 10th, 1964, Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his “non-violent struggle for the civil rights for the Afro-American population.” Fifty-six years later, we can still stand with Dr. King by “[using] time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.” WR Immigration believes that we and our partners have a special calling in our daily work to live out MLK’s legacy. In the spirit of MLK Day, WR Immigration is pleased to share five ways that our firm works to promote equality, justice, and respect in our workplace and communities. MLK’s Legacy at WR Immigration – Our DEI&A Commitment We are committed to equity in the workplace through trainings, mentorship, and fair employment practices. We create opportunities to celebrate diversity, “tell your story,” and practice inclusivity in the workplace. We practice corporate giving to support organizations committed to racial and social justice. We host firm-wide learning experiences that create dialogue and learning about bias, gender expression, and respect in the workplace. We provide pro-bono services to support marginalized groups and refugees.
Black History Month is an invitation to grow our knowledge of Black history, find new role models, and identify parts of the narrative that we’ve missed. Although it goes without saying that Black history is something we should strive to celebrate all year round, Black History Month is a special occasion to seek out new knowledge and hear some amazing stories. In fact, there is even a story behind Black History Month being celebrated in February. This month was chosen in honor of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass whose birthdays are in February. In this vein, WR Immigration created a Black History Quiz this year to challenge our employees, colleagues, and friends to test their knowledge of Black history on a range of topics including accomplishments in literature, politics, music, sports, and more. However, we also look forward to learning from you! Tag @WRImmigration to share your favorite Black novel, biography, or inspiration. Black History Month is the beginning, not the end, of the celebration. Check out our corporate responsibility page for DEIA news in immigration or follow our social media pages for new ways to engage. Want to hear more about the people mentioned above or in the quiz? […]
