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Excellence Was On Display, As The Council For Urban Professionals Builds Pipeline To Power


Published on 2025-03-28 18:20:53 - Forbes
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  • This month, in NYC, under the vision of empowering the modern workforce CUP hosted over 400 professionals to inspire, elevate and empower them in an ever-changing world.

The article by Doug Melville for Forbes, published on March 28, 2025, discusses the Council for Urban Professionals (CUP) and its efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion in corporate America. CUP hosted its annual "Excellence in Leadership" event, which showcased the organization's commitment to building a pipeline of diverse talent into leadership roles across various industries. The event highlighted the achievements of professionals of color, emphasizing mentorship, networking, and professional development. Key points include the introduction of new initiatives aimed at increasing representation in C-suite positions, testimonials from successful alumni, and the announcement of partnerships with major corporations to foster inclusive hiring practices. The article underscores CUP's role in not only advocating for but actively creating pathways for underrepresented groups to ascend to positions of power and influence.

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[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougmelville/2025/03/28/excellence-was-on-display-as-the-council-for-urban-professionals-builds-pipeline-to-power/ ]