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Delta expands ‘Faces of Travel’ program to increase representation in travel culture

While Delta has intentionally increased representation within its own marketing assets, Faces of Travel is a program that continues Delta’s long-term commitment to increase representation that the larger travel culture can tap into: from social media to tourism ads, and everything in between, while pushing against stereotypes that have been ...

July 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian stands alongside OneTen CEO Maurice Jones at the Delta Flight Musuem, introducing Delta’s formal commitment to OneTen as the Atlanta City Lead.

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Delta launches formal commitment as OneTen Atlanta City Lead

Last week, Atlanta’s leading business influencers joined Delta CEO Ed Bastian, OneTen CEO Maurice, Jones, incoming OneTen CEO Debbie Dyson, and Mayor Andre Dickens at the Delta Flight Museum for a reception and panel discussion – introducing Delta Air Lines’ formal commitment to OneTen as the Atlanta City Lead.

March 7, 2023, 2:45 p.m.

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Delta Propel doubles down on pilot diversity with second HBCU partnership

Delta Air Lines’ Propel Program has added Elizabeth City State University to its network of partner schools, emphasizing Delta’s commitment to strengthening the workforce pipeline and creating equitable opportunities in aviation.

Feb. 16, 2023, 4 p.m.

CEO Ed Bastian participates in a town hall at Delta's Atlanta headquarters.

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian invites business leaders to join OneTen coalition

The coalition aims to close opportunity gaps for Black talent by widening career pathways based on relevant skills and experience over degree requirements.

Sept. 16, 2022, 7:30 a.m.

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Delta updates annual diversity progress in 'Closing the Gap'

The report tracks the gap between the diversity of frontline talent and leadership within the company. By producing this report, Delta holds itself accountable to the commitments it made in 2020 to accelerate the closure of diversity representation gaps between the frontline and leadership in the three most underrepresented areas.

Sept. 6, 2022, 10:15 a.m.

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Delta’s ‘Faces of Travel’ initiative aims to expand diverse representation in travel imagery

Delta is collaborating with Adobe to champion a more accurate and authentic representation of travelers today in order to inspire positive, lasting change within the travel industry and beyond.

Aug. 31, 2022, 9:30 a.m.

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Delta, IBM partner to eliminate unconscious bias in ads

Delta is harnessing technology via a commitment with IBM to identify unconscious bias in our advertising, the latest step in our longstanding efforts to reflect diversity and boldly pursue equity in advertising and marketing campaigns.

June 23, 2022, 1 p.m.

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Juneteenth teaches us that proclamations are not enough

Juneteenth reminds us that inaction and delay can disrupt the course of humanity’s reconciliation. It also reminds us that proclamations, statements, stances and beliefs alone don’t bring about change, justice or equity.

June 17, 2022, noon

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Delta, Unlock Potential connect at-risk young adults to careers

Delta Air Lines is working to create meaningful career opportunities for young adults who are at risk or have faced injustice under a new partnership with Unlock Potential, a program that helps to drive economic and social mobility for young people currently disconnected from education or employment. This partnership elevates ...

June 16, 2022, 2:15 p.m.

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