This year, CrossCountry celebrated Black History Month by fostering meaningful conversations, building an understanding community, and raising awareness of important traditions and history. The Black Employee Network (BEN) Community Resource Group (CRG) focused on the brotherhood and sisterhood that form the deep-rooted familial bonds within the Black community – nurturing growth, support, and shared success. In honor of Black History Month, the CRG explored how these connections manifest in our workplace friendships and mentorship networks.
The Washington, D.C. Social Committee and BEN CRG hosted an event in the office, “Celebrating Love & Legacy,” where employees made chocolate-covered strawberries and peanut butter cups. Inspired by both the season of love and the legacy of George Washington Carver, one of history’s brilliant inventors and the mind behind innovations like peanut butter, this event provided a fantastic opportunity to bring employees together and spark meaningful conversations.
Toward the end of the month, the Black Employee Network co-hosted the “Mentorship That Matters” panel with the Network of Asian Professionals and Allies (NAPA) CRG. This event inspired impactful conversations between the two CRGs and external partners, as they holistically discussed mentorship, unpacked the cultural nuances shaping individual experiences, and explored how mentorship can drive both professional and personal growth.
The panel was hosted by BEN’s Co-Strategic Lead with guest speakers as they explored topics of intersectionality, reflecting on how their diverse backgrounds and upbringings have shaped their workplace experiences. The discussion also focused on how mentorship structures can facilitate meaningful conversations and relationship-building. It was a wonderful and insightful event, offering a new perspective on colleagues’ experiences and viewpoints.
“I don’t think there is a one-size-fits-all 1-on-1 model for mentorship. I believe having a well-rounded group or village is beneficial for success.” — Heeran Jhaveri, Experienced Managing Consultant
As CrossCountry wraps up its Black History Month celebrations, we are filled with gratitude for the shared experiences and remain deeply committed to learning, celebrating, and fostering inclusivity year-round, underscoring the importance of community and collaboration.
Learn more about the Black Employee Network and CrossCountry’s Community Resource Groups here.
