Welcome to The California Syndicate, a Washington DC-based news organization. We believe that diversity is essential to fulfilling our mission of providing high-quality, balanced journalism. This Diversity Policy outlines our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment both within our organization and in our reporting.
We are committed to creating a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to recruit and retain employees from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Our journalists are trained to approach stories with a commitment to diverse perspectives. We aim to include voices from different ethnicities, genders, socioeconomic statuses, and other demographic factors.
We use inclusive language in our reporting and internal communications. Our editorial guidelines include avoiding stereotypes and using terms that respect individuals’ chosen identities.
We actively engage with diverse communities to better understand their needs and perspectives. This includes attending community events, hosting forums, and partnering with local organizations.
We provide ongoing training for our staff on diversity and inclusion topics, including unconscious bias and cultural sensitivity.
We hold ourselves accountable for maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We regularly review our progress and are open to feedback from our employees and readers.
We are transparent about our diversity efforts and will publish an annual diversity report to share our progress with the public.
This Diversity Policy is governed by the laws of Washington DC, United States.
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