Series Focusing on Variety, Fairness, and Representation in Organizations

Destination: Conversations on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Southern California

Series Focusing on Variety, Fairness, and Representation in Organizations

Last autumn, our friends at the LA Foundation rocked the scene with a program series in sync with MUFG Bank, exploring the contemporary topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and their transformation across Southern California's vibrant industries and communities.

Kicking off in September, we zoomed in on the pivotal roles of DEI in business and leadership. From there, the series soared, touching down on the bold depictions of diversity through culinary art and diving deep into the transforming landscape of entertainment and media.

This summer, we welcomed star George Takei, the legendary screen hero, and activist, to tell his extraordinary journey as both an actor and voice for change. Alongside him was award-winning KTLA anchor, Frank Buckley, driving a captivating dialogue about the indispensable importance of diverse voices and perspectives in storytelling. Post-program, guests were graced with an intimate networking event, fostering fresh connections.

Agenda

• 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Welcome Speeches
  • Yuko Kaifu, President, LA Foundation
  • Kenko Sone, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles
  • MUFG Bank representative
• 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | Inspiring Discussion
  • George Takei, Iconic Actor, Author, Civil Rights Activist, Influencer
  • Frank Buckley, KTLA News Anchor
• 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Mingling Mixer

VIPs in the Spotlight

George Takei – Iconic Actor, Author, Civil Rights Activist, InfluencerGeorge Takei has made an indelible impact on the world as Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek series, but his story is truly extraordinary. From his youth spent in Japanese American internment camps during World War II to his position as a trailblazer in the fight for social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and marriage equality, George continues to be a powerful voice for change across various platforms.

Frank Buckley – KTLA News AnchorAnchoring KTLA's flagship morning news, Frank Buckley leads the pack every Monday through Friday from 7-11 a.m. Apart from this, he hosts and produces Frank Buckley Interviews, a weekly TV show and podcast airing on weekends on KTLA and available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Frank also co-anchors Inside California Politics, gracing your screens weekends on KTLA and on other stations.

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1. The Los Angeles Foundation, MUFG Bank, and various Southern California communities have been instrumental in highlighting the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across multiple industries.
2. In autumn, the series focused on the pivotal roles of DEI in business and leadership, followed by an exploration of diversity in culinary art, entertainment, and media.
3. This summer's event will feature renowned actor George Takei and KTLA anchor Frank Buckley, discussing the indispensable impact of diverse voices and perspectives in storytelling.
4. The agenda includes welcome speeches by Yuko Kaifu, Kenko Sone, and a representative from MUFG Bank, followed by an inspiring discussion with George Takei and Frank Buckley.
5. Post-program, attendees will have the opportunity to network and foster fresh connections during the mingling mixer.
6. The event will showcase VIPs such as George Takei, an iconic actor, author, civil rights activist, and influencer, and Frank Buckley, a prominent KTLA news anchor.

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