We cannot stand for racism, nor can we be silent when we see it. We stand with all those who have experienced prejudice and hatred, and we are committed to our role in helping make Arizona and this nation a place of equality for everyone.
D-backs for Change
Mission
D-backs for Change is an Arizona Diamondbacks’ business and community initiative that seeks to level the playing field for our Team Players and community members by: (i) making an unequivocal commitment to improving organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion, and putting a robust plan in place and taking the necessary steps to do so; and (ii) seeking to improve the lives of those who have been and continue to be disadvantaged as a result of systemic social injustice, such as racism, sexism, homophobia and discrimination of all kinds.
D-backs for Change Council
The D-backs for Change initiative is led by the D-backs for Change Council, which is comprised of well-respected Team Players who reflect a balanced representation of the business, as well as those who represent a broad range of internal affinity groups. Council members provide insight and information that is reflected in the organization and beyond, and work side-by-side with the organization’s leadership to ensure alignment of the organization’s business, cultural, community and diversity and inclusion strategies.
Team Player Resource Groups
We back the Black Community
We back the Hispanic Community
The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate our Latino fans, players and team players throughout the year, and annually host Hispanic Heritage Day each season. This September we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Weekend and the team will recognize an individual for their advocacy, leadership and service to the Arizona community with the Pete Garcia Los D-backs Hispanic Leadership Award.
We back the LGBTQ+ Community
The Arizona Diamondbacks are proud to support LGBTQ+ programs and events. Since 2017 the team has celebrated D-backs Pride Night annually and support and participate in LGBTQ+ programs and events year-round, including Phoenix Pride, One Community Foundation, One-n-ten, Latino Pride Alliance and Media Out Loud.
We back the Native American Community
On June 15th, the Diamondbacks will celebrate Native American Recognition Day and the annual Inter-tribal Youth Baseball & Softball Tournament.
We back Women
The D-backs support women and girls as well as the challenges and issues that are unique to women. We’ll continue to provide resources and implement programs to inspire and empower women and promote equality.
We back Working Parents
The Arizona Diamondbacks support working parents! The Working Parents Team Player Resource Group is a communication space for working parents at the Arizona Diamondbacks to share their experience and get tips for navigating a career and family life with kids. The group offers suggestions to the organization to help drive company policy for issues surrounding working parents.
We back the Diversibility Community
Together the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation have worked to integrate into diverse communities to ensure we are providing the best experience possible for people of all abilities so they can experience Chase Field to the fullest. This success is not only due to being recognized as one of the most fan friendly team in all of sports but is because of the real commitment the Arizona Diamondbacks have to our culture of performance and excellence in every aspect of our operations both inside the ballpark and connections to the diverse communities we serve.
We back the Veteran Community
A forum for Team Players to celebrate, promote, advocate on behalf of the military and veteran community, and to promote career development for Team Players who served in the Armed Forces. D-backs Veterans focuses on representing the Arizona Diamondbacks to the larger veteran community through volunteer opportunities and collaboration with game presentation on days of national and veteran significance. Working with D-backs People and Culture, D-backs Veterans is a platform to increase our recruiting presence in the veteran community and provide opportunities for all Team Players to engage with the Veteran Community.
We back the Asian American Community
ASPIRE is here to connect AANHPI team players and allies, provide a safe environment and offer support to team players facing challenges that affect them directly or the community, celebrate and promote the cultures, voices, and viewpoints of the AANHPI community, and promote AANHPI Excellence in sports. The Arizona Diamondbacks supports the diverse Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander fans, players, and team players in our community. With our annual Asian Heritage and Pacific Islander Heritage Days in May, we hope to share our stories and celebrate the diversity of our communities with all D-backs Fans.
We back the Christian Community
With the grueling schedules and hours that come with this industry, Faith Forward TPRG is for all believers - those just starting in their faith journey, long-time believers and everybody in between. Faith Forward will give Team Players opportunities to grow their faith, connect with others and grow their relationship with Jesus. Faith Forward will also discuss strategies to navigate the challenges that come with being a Christian in the sports industry, as well as encourage and equip Team Players to continue to live out their faith as they continue their professional career.