Mar 04, 2025 | Inside Thomson Reuters

During February’s Black History Month celebrations across Canada and the United States, the Thomson Reuters Black Employee Network embraced the theme “Empowering Black Media” and invited all colleagues to explore the journey of Black voices in media and their pivotal role in shaping our world.

The Black Employee Network is comprised of chapters across Ann Arbor, Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, Dallas/Frisco, DC/Virtual, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York City, Toronto/Canada Virtual, and London. These nine chapters partner with decision-makers and brand ambassadors to attract, retain, and develop talent and make Thomson Reuters a great place to work.

Brittney, a Talent Acquisition Partner in Ann Arbor, reflects on her experience with the Black Employee Network: “My involvement has transformed my professional experience. Through the Black Employee Network, I’ve had the privilege of building meaningful connections, serving as a trusted resource, and witnessing our members’ growth and success. It’s been rewarding to collaborate across chapters toward our shared mission of advancement.”

The flagship event for Black History Month at Thomson Reuters featured a podcast-style dialogue between Global Manager Jesse Waugh and Dr. Tara Bynum, Associate Professor at the University of Iowa. Dr. Bynum, author of “Reading Pleasures: Everyday Black Life in Early America,” offered fresh perspectives on amplifying Black voices in the digital age while examining historical narratives. Dr. Bynum emphasized the importance of recognizing the inner lives and complex experiences of enslaved people, challenging narratives that limit their humanity to public expressions of pain and anger.

In a powerful roundtable discussion, two of our Reuters’ editorial colleagues, Kat and Makini, led an insightful conversation on navigating journalism as Black professionals, moderated by Kteba, a Senior Attorney Editor. The session explored the evolution of Black journalism and the impact of digital platforms.

Across regions, our Black Employee Network chapters hosted a range of events throughout the month. In Toronto, we welcomed entertainment reporter Rudy Blair and partnered with the National Film Board for a special reggae documentary screening. In Frisco, we organized an impactful leadership panel featuring one of our Thomson Reuters alumni, Gabrielle Madison. At the same time, our Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter celebrated through literary voices, and the Ann Arbor chapter focused on wellness through art and mindfulness activities.

All Thomson Reuters employees, including allies, are welcome to join the Black Employee Network, whether as active members or supporters staying informed about our initiatives. Visit our Inside Thomson Reuters page to learn more about our business resource groups and how to get involved.

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