The Allies of the Channel Council is hard at work creating partnerships with other likeminded organizations that want to advance diversity in our space. Starting in 2021, we'll expand the mission of the Allyship Program to encompass gender diversity, address the lack of professionals from the LGBTQ+ community and shed more light on the individual struggles of veterans, religious minorities and people with disabilities.

Of all of the programs, initiatives and projects that Channel Partners and Channel Futures have rolled out over the last several years, our team is undeniably proudest of the Allyship Program and the ACC. If you want to be involved and help us work for systemic change in the channel, email ACC chair Kris Blackmon at kris@jsgnow.com. Together, we can work for the greater good of the industry.