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A Decades Long Tradition
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A Calendar Retrospective
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Updated Accomplishments
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Aetna and Diversity
Aetna's African American History Calendar - A Decades Long Tradition Since 1982, Aetna has recognized the outstanding contributions of African Americans by publishing yearly calendars that celebrate this integral part of our country's rich history. The calendar, which features both monthly profiles and significant historic events, has become an invaluable reference and education tool in schools, libraries, and homes across the country.
To date, the calendar has profiled more than 300 individuals -- pioneers in fields such as business, government, athletics, science, education, medicine and the arts. From the award-winning playwright Lorraine Hansberry and the late Olympic gold medal winner Florence Griffith Joyner, to heart surgeon Dr. Daniel Hale Williams and CEO and philanthropist Comer J. Cottrell Jr., all of the individuals featured have demonstrated great strength, perseverance and grace in succeeding in their chosen fields.
Beginning in 1982 and through 1989, Aetna's calendars featured individuals whose work for equality and civil rights -- from the Civil War to present day -- has shaped our conscience and paved the way to a more just society. Regardless of background, heroes such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth risked their lives so that future generations would be free. Others, such as Mary McLeod Bethune, Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, and Arthur Alfonso Schomburg, worked to both unite African Americans and document their history. Click on the link below to enter the calendars of the '80s. 1982-1989 African American Historical Figures In the 1990s and into the new millennium, Aetna's calendars focused on themes -- music, the arts, education, health, food and nutrition, business enterprise -- and highlighted prominent African Americans' contributions in these areas. Today, we listen to the jazz licks of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, read the medical research of Dr. Alvin Poussaint and legal opinions of Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page, marvel at the robotics expertise of Dr. Bart Nnaji; and admire the entrepreneurial philanthropy of CEO Comer Cottrell Jr. and the dedication of nursing leader Dr. Betty Smith Williams. These individuals, and many others, have realized soaring accomplishments through their love of profession, a strong belief system, and a devotion to work for the common good. Click on the individual links below to enter the calendars of the '90s and 2000s.
1990: The Life & Photography of Milt Hinton, Jazz Musician Diversity has been and continues to be one of Aetna's most important attributes within our workforce, our goals and our contribution to the communities we serve. Through our people, our company leadership, our diversity networks, our health initiatives, and the work of the Aetna Foundation, Aetna respects and serves the needs of a multicultural marketplace.
For more information regarding Aetna's ongoing commitment to corporate citizenship and diversity, please visit the Foundation's Web site or Diversity and Aetna which received an A+ rating from DiversityInc.com.
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