African Americans and the Arts

Below is an article originally written by Sheryl Battles. Go to Pitney Bowes's company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

Every year a national theme is assigned to Black History Month, which we recognize each year, in February. The theme for 2024 is "African Americans and the Arts."

Artistic expression is a great way to view and better understand people and culture. Art, in all its forms, serves as a powerful vessel for storytelling, enabling individuals to voice their experiences, aspirations, and struggles. African Americans have used the arts to celebrate identity, as well as comment on current conditions and challenges.

Appreciation of artistic expression and excellence in a variety of forms provides great common ground for us all. It is another way that we can gain insight on the human experience through the eyes of others. It is also a great analogy of what happens when individuals have opportunity to share their unique perspectives, skills and contributions. Just like in the workplace, it’s through the contribution of our differing strengths, talents and perspectives that we enhance value, innovation and problem solving.

To celebrate African Americans and the Arts, our Black History Month Committee shares historical insights about the contributions of African Americans in the Arts. We are also celebrating the talents of our colleagues across the business and creating a Spotlight Showcase featuring our employees’ artistic work.

We invite you to hear Cassandra Gordon, Director, Global Financial Services, share what“Sasha Flower,” by Horace Bethea, Jr., signifies for her.

Any Pitney Bowes employee may participate and submit their own work or their favorite work of an artist that identifies as Black, African American or of the African diaspora and be part of the Showcase.

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