Inclusion , diversity and equity is a journey , not a destination . Ours began when Cox was founded almost 125 years ago . Here are some of our milestones across all divisions .
1950s
Stood with Ralph McGill , Atlanta Constitution journalist and publisher , against segregation
2012
Diversity and inclusion councils expanded across more divisions
2005
Launched Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award honoring women in automotive
1898 1973 2002 2009
First female society editor hired by Governor Cox
1898
Jocelyn Dorsey named first Black female news anchor in Atlanta
Corporate Diversity Council established
Received 100 % on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index Survey , the national benchmarking tool for corporate policies , practices and inclusive LGBTQ + benefits
1995
First formal statement on diversity by Jim Kennedy
1967
Civil rights supporter Eugene Patterson , vice president and executive editor of the joint journals , The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution , received Pulitzer Prize
2007 to present
Consistently listed in DiversityInc ’ s Top 50 Companies for Diversity
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