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Formation of Hyatt B.L.A.C.K. (Building, Leaders, Achieving, Character, Knowledge). Steve Haggerty—Executive Business Sponsor, Co-Business Sponsor—Joseph Fawole and Marlo Gaal—HR Sponsor. Approx. 47 members.
MLK Day celebration; Inclusion For Us All, hosted at Hyatt McCormick with GM opening, keynote presenter, panel speakers and entertainment/food. 175 Attendees.
Black History Month; The Things We Share, celebrated with Thomas Baltimore (RLJ Lodging Trust; owns 100+ hotels) at Hyatt Magnificent Mile. 200 Attendees.
Best Practices Sharing Luncheon: Hyatt B.L.A.C.K and J.P. Morgan Chase, McDonalds, Aon Hewitt, and Northern Trust
Women@Hyatt (Rena Reiss; Executive Business Sponsor, Tracey Pool; Co-Business Sponsor and Nikki Massey; HR Sponsor)

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