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Disney+ Honored by the American Council of the Blind for Their Audio Description Tracks

Disney+ has received an award from the American Council of the Blind (ACB) for their commitment to adding audio description tracks to original programming. The ACB, which works to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity and quality of life for blind and visually impaired people, honored Disney+ with the 2020 Achievement Award in Audio Disney+ Honored by the American Council of the Blind for Their Audio Description Tracks

Disney Employees Create Video Featuring Their Stories of Racial Inequality

Today, Disney shared a powerful video put together by a group of employees sharing their personal stories of racial inequality in our country. Disney says that the video highlights the “need for greater understanding, unity and action.” Disney continues: “We believe that Black lives matter and that this message is one that everyone should hear. Disney Employees Create Video Featuring Their Stories of Racial Inequality

Disney Pledges $5 Million to Organizations That Advance Social Justice, Including the NAACP

The Walt Disney Company has announced a new $5 million commitment to help nonprofit organizations that advance social justice, with the first $2 million going to the NAACP to support their advocacy and education programs. Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek said of the pledge that “it is critical that we stand together, speak out Disney Pledges $5 Million to Organizations That Advance Social Justice, Including the NAACP

The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 2nd fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending March 31, 2020), showing revenue up 21%, but income down 37% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share decreased 63%. Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek said in a written statement: While the COVID-19 pandemic The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Dr. Jane Goodall Helps the Disney Conservation Fund Celebrate 25 Years

On Earth Day tomorrow, the Disney Conservation Fund marks 25 years of supporting organizations that work to save wildlife and protect the planet. As part of the celebration, noted conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall sent her well wishes. Goodall is also featured in a new documentary that premieres tomorrow, April 22. Jane Goodall: The Hope will Dr. Jane Goodall Helps the Disney Conservation Fund Celebrate 25 Years

Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force

Bob Iger, Executive Chairman for The Walt Disney Company, has been named by California Governor Gavin Newsom to an 80-person task force that is being charged with developing economic strategies to aid in the recovery caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Iger is joined on the panel by several other well known executives, including Apple CEO Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force

Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

The Walt Disney Company has added CEO Bob Chapek to its board of directors. In a joint statement, Susan Arnold, independent lead director of the board, and Bob Iger, Disney executive chairman, said: “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors