By Sonja Muchen, Chair of Black Employee Network ERG and Billing Systems Analyst
Black History Month means sharing the influences of black Americans with the greater public. It is a time for celebration and acknowledgement of all the things that African Americans have contributed to society and the advancement of others. I come from a proud history of military veterans who really paved the way — under a climate that was not favorable to black people in general.
Although I grew up aware of the more famous figures of the civil rights movement, in the last few years I have been afforded the opportunity to learn more about the black history that’s not as prominent. For instance, I learned the stories of black pioneers in Oregon and was able to share them with coworkers, my friends and my child.
I chose to step into the leadership role of Comcast’s Black Employee Network (BEN) to bring awareness of how integral the culture of black and African American people is within our society. Using this platform, I’m able to practice what I believe at a Fortune 50 company that strives to serve all populations. At Comcast, I feel empowered to discuss our journey with others as well as support the advancement of our Black community within the workplace.
Black history is more than a month—it’s a year-round celebration of achievements. February is just the highlight reel of achievements. Each day at Comcast, we celebrate diversity and inclusion- through our programming, volunteerism initiatives and professional development of employees.
