At any one of the seven regional roundtables PRWeek hosts throughout the year, there are certain topics that always seem to come up, even when participants aren't prompted by a direct question. One that always generates an animated discussion is the lack of diversity in the industry. It certainly isn't a new issue. For years, PR pros have been virtually stumped on the question of how to attract and retain a more diverse workforce.

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