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From VALORANT to LGBTQIA+ Game Shows, Euphoria Ng Builds Community...
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Happy Pride!
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Happy Pride!
We’re celebrating this year with new in-game content, an updated Pride playlist, and a community hub where you all can show your pride.
Celebrating Ramadan in Wild Rift Together Under the Crescent 
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Celebrating Ramadan in Wild Rift Together Under the Crescent
Rioters from around the world collaborated to represent a variety of cultural traditions.
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon in Runeterra and Beyond
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Celebrating the Year of the Dragon in Runeterra and Beyond
Heavenscale, Scales of Fortune, Dragon Lantern, and a TFT Set Revival. Welcome to Lunar Festival 2024.
Celebrating Latin American Heritage Month with Riot Unidos
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Celebrating Latin American Heritage Month with Riot Unidos
From Jocón de Pollo to educational firesides, here’s everything Riot did during Latin American Heritage Month.
How We Celebrated Pride 2023 at Riot
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How We Celebrated Pride 2023 at Riot
From working with community artists to pie-inspired donations, here’s how we celebrated Pride Month in June.
Celebrating Filipino American History Month 2023 at Riot
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Celebrating Filipino American History Month 2023 at Riot
From Pork Adobo to cultural artwork, here’s how Filipinos at Riot celebrated FAHM this year
API at Riot Takes Center Stage for AAPI Heritage Month
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API at Riot Takes Center Stage for AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI Heritage Month began with a Night Market and ended with conversations about API communities at Riot and the impact of representation
2022 Annual Impact Report
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2022 Annual Impact Report
This report shows our progress as we climb the mountain toward a future for Riot, the gaming industry, and players.
From Duck Hunt to Riot Games, Maye Mac-Swiney’s Gaming Journey...
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From Duck Hunt to Riot Games, Maye Mac-Swiney’s Gaming Journey...
With roots in Mexico and a career in Spain, games, and the people who play them, have been a throughline in Maye Mac-Swiney’s life
Amplifying Black Voices for Black History Month
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Amplifying Black Voices for Black History Month
Riot Noir, our RIG for Black Rioters, spent the month highlighting Black culture, inspiring the next generation, and amplifying Black stories in gaming.
How Kat Wong Found Her Home in Gaming With Riot’s Localization Team
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How Kat Wong Found Her Home in Gaming With Riot’s Localization Team
Kat Wong and how her adventure of a career, with her wife by her side, led her to Riot.
Celebrating Lunar New Year In-Game and Out
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Celebrating Lunar New Year In-Game and Out
As Runeterra Celebrates Lunar Revel, Rioters Around the World Come Together for Lunar New Year.
Black Leaders Take Central Stage at AfroTech 2022
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Black Leaders Take Central Stage at AfroTech 2022
Members of Riot Noir came together to network, build community, and connect with Black leaders across gaming and tech
Sama Sama: Celebrating Filipino American History Month Together
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Sama Sama: Celebrating Filipino American History Month Together
Rioters came together in person at Riot HQ to celebrate Filipino culture. Plus, Riot is opening an office in the Philippines!
Latin American Heritage Month and Partnering with Latinx in Gaming
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Latin American Heritage Month and Partnering with Latinx in Gaming
Rioters celebrated by coming together, working with our new partner, and pushing for more representation of Latin American culture in gaming.
More Than a Label: Priscila Queiroz
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More Than a Label: Priscila Queiroz
For Latin American Heritage Month, we are telling stories of Rioters in Riot Unidos. First up, Priscila who has made a career out of curating communities and passion.
Annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Progress Report - 2021
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Annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Progress Report - 2021
This report is a snapshot of 2021, a building year that will set us up for what we believe will be a transformative next chapter at Riot.
Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Maria Pentinen
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Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Maria Pentinen
A gamer her entire life, Maria talks about what video games mean to her, what being an ally looks like, and her path throughout her career.
Looking Back, and Forward, at Pride 2022
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Looking Back, and Forward, at Pride 2022
Around the world and at Riot, Pride is a year-round celebration. Here’s what we did for Pride and what we are continuing to do.
Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Patrick Ryan
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Rainbow Rioters Find Their Lane: Patrick Ryan
From finance to Riot, Patrick Ryan’s career has evolved alongside his relationship
Henna, Cats, and the Evil Eye, How Rioters in Turkey Helped Create...
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Henna, Cats, and the Evil Eye, How Rioters in Turkey Helped Create...
To make a Turkish agent, the VALORANT team talked with Turkish Rioters to create all the little details around Fade
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Recap
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Recap
To celebrate, we held talks, ate diverse food, and, most importantly, created a new RIG for API Rioters
Celebrating Pride Together
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Celebrating Pride Together
We’re celebrating Pride in-game and out, here’s what you can expect throughout Pride month.
Women's History Month
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Women's History Month
Women's History Month In March, Rioters from around the world came together to celebrate Women's History Month.
How Rioters in Brazil Helped Create Raze, the Dancing Salvadorian...
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How Rioters in Brazil Helped Create Raze, the Dancing Salvadorian...
Every VALORANT player has thoughts about the flashy duelist. But in Brazil, where Raze is from, she means something more
Riot Lands on the Financial Times Diversity Leaders list
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Riot Lands on the Financial Times Diversity Leaders list
Riot Games was named to The Financial Times Diversity Leaders list for the second year in a row. Over 15,000 companies are assessed across 16 European countries and the 850 companies with the highest employee scores make the final list. Riot placed #148 on the list.
Annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Progress Report - 2020
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Annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Progress Report - 2020
In a year when we launched new games during a pandemic, we also kept focused on our commitment to fostering diverse perspectives and work towards creating an inclusive culture. Our second annual D&I report is live now!
Changing the Face of Gaming at 2021 Virtual San Diego Comic-Con
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Changing the Face of Gaming at 2021 Virtual San Diego Comic-Con
Jessica Nam, Candace Thomas, and Shauna Spenley discuss their journey into the gaming and entertainment industry
Underrepresented Founders Program One Year In
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Underrepresented Founders Program One Year In
Our continued support to drive change in underrepresented gaming communities.
Celebrating Pride With You
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Celebrating Pride With You
This year’s Pride celebration is bigger than ever, and it’s coming to every game!
Angela Roseboro LABJ D&I Exec of the Year
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Angela Roseboro LABJ D&I Exec of the Year
Congratulations Angela!
Celebrating Black History Month
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Celebrating Black History Month
How we celebrated Black Excellence in Gaming & Entertainment.
The 2021 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
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The 2021 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
Joining the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index.
Mental Health, Diversity, and Games
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Mental Health, Diversity, and Games
A conversation with VentureBeat's Dean Takahashi about the next steps for the industry to create a truly inclusive culture.
Angela Roseboro in Inclusion Magazine
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Angela Roseboro in Inclusion Magazine
CDO Angela Roseboro discusses inclusive and equitable practices in gaming.
Angela Roseboro on Rebuilding Trust and Growing the Pipeline
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Angela Roseboro on Rebuilding Trust and Growing the Pipeline
CDO Angela Roseboro discusses her team's work in Diversity and Inclusion with Forbes Contributor and University of Illinois professor Ilana Redstone
The Underrepresented Founders Program
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The Underrepresented Founders Program
Working together to ensure diversity in game development.
For The Women and Nerd Street Gamers VALORANT Summer Showdown
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For The Women and Nerd Street Gamers VALORANT Summer Showdown
We're excited to be part of the FTW For The Women and Nerd Street Gamers VALORANT Summer Showdown, featuring an all-women invitational.
BBC: How Did Video Games Become So Exclusive?
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BBC: How Did Video Games Become So Exclusive?
Chief Diversity Officer Angela Roseboro sat down with BBC Radio4 to chat about inclusivity and cultural transformation.
Bilgewater Banter - Naz Aletaha and Angela Roseboro
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Bilgewater Banter - Naz Aletaha and Angela Roseboro
Join Chief Diversity Officer Angela Roseboro as she sits down with Head of Global Esports Partnerships & Business Development Naz Aletaha to discuss defining moments that shaped Naz's career.
AfroTech: Get to Know League of Legends’ Black Champions
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AfroTech: Get to Know League of Legends’ Black Champions
League champions come from a wide variety of backgrounds and personal stories, just as players do. Get to know Black champions Ekko, Senna and Lucian.
Forbes: How Riot Games Doubles Down On Diversity
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Forbes: How Riot Games Doubles Down On Diversity
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Lessons learned Guiding Riot Games
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Lessons learned Guiding Riot Games
CEO Nicolo Laurent shares his experiences guiding Riot Games with GamesIndustry.biz.
AfroTech: How Riot Games Creates Community For Black Employees
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AfroTech: How Riot Games Creates Community For Black Employees
Members of Riot Noir spoke with AfroTech about how they entered the industry, their experience working with Riot, and their aspirations for the next generation of game developers.
UPROXX: Riot’s Soha El-Sabaawi Is Reprograming Gamer Culture
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UPROXX: Riot’s Soha El-Sabaawi Is Reprograming Gamer Culture
D&I Advisor Soha El-Sabaawi talks with UPROXX about diversity and inclusion in League of Legends and beyond.
Our Expanded Partnership With IGBP
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Our Expanded Partnership With IGBP
Partnering with IGBP to create awesome experiences for Rioters and the broader LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and beyond.
Our Commitment to Drive Change
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Our Commitment to Drive Change
Committing $1 million to long-term solutions and $10 million to investments focused on underrepresented founders.
LA Times: After ‘Bro Culture’ Crisis, Riot Touts New Game, New Outlook
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LA Times: After ‘Bro Culture’ Crisis, Riot Touts New Game, New Outlook
Riot leadership discussed cultural transformation, the launch of VALORANT, and the future of the company with the Los Angeles Times.
Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report
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Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report
Update on our D&I progress, challenges, and the road ahead.
CDO Angela Roseboro Selected to Top 50 Diversity Stars
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CDO Angela Roseboro Selected to Top 50 Diversity Stars
Congratulations to Chief Diversity Officer Angela Roseboro for being selected as one of the top 50 "Most Influential Diversity Stars of the Year" by Diversity Stars
Reflections on Leading through Change
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Reflections on Leading through Change
Oksana Kubushyna, VP, Game Studios Operations, reflects on navigating change as a leader.
Out of Crisis Comes Conviction
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Out of Crisis Comes Conviction
Chief Diversity Office Angela Roseboro takes a look back on her first year at Riot.
Angela Roseboro on Change Wave Podcast
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Angela Roseboro on Change Wave Podcast
Chief Diversity Officer Angela Roseboro's interview with the Change Wave podcast where she discussed Riot Games' culture transformation.
Angela Roseboro on Deconstructor of Fun Podcast
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Angela Roseboro on Deconstructor of Fun Podcast
Riot Games Chief Diversity Officer discusses Riot's culture transformation and her first six months at the company with the Deconstructor of Fun podcast.
Riot One Year Later
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Riot One Year Later
Chief Diversity Officer Angela Roseboro's reflections on her time at Riot.
Announcing New Forums for D&I Collaboration
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Announcing New Forums for D&I Collaboration
An update on arbitration, 30/60/90 day goals, and new avenues for collaboration for culture transformation
Celebrating IDAHOTB 2019
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Celebrating IDAHOTB 2019
The global gaming community is diverse and wonderful, and we want to empower League players to share their support for one another.
Commitments on Arbitration and Cultural Transformation
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Commitments on Arbitration and Cultural Transformation
Details on our arbitration agreements and 90-day goals for diversity and inclusion
Rebooting Representation in Tech
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Rebooting Representation in Tech
We've joined The Reboot Representation Coalition in an effort to double the number of women of color in tech by 2020.
Celebrating International Women's Day
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Celebrating International Women's Day
Women coming together to build a community at Riot.
Angela Roseboro Joins Riot Games as Chief Diversity Officer
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Angela Roseboro Joins Riot Games as Chief Diversity Officer
Angela, a globally recognized leader in creating inclusive workplaces, will lead the Diversity, Inclusion, & Culture teams as they continue to transform Riot.
Update on Diversity, Inclusion, & Riot Culture
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Update on Diversity, Inclusion, & Riot Culture
February 2019 update on diversity, inclusion, and Riot culture.
Emily Winkle Joins Riot Games as Our First Chief People Officer
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Emily Winkle Joins Riot Games as Our First Chief People Officer
Emily leads Riot as a member of our executive leadership team guiding talent, recruiting, and culture.
Welcoming Frances Frei to Riot’s D&I and Culture Strike Team
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Welcoming Frances Frei to Riot’s D&I and Culture Strike Team
Introducing our new cultural transformation partner
Our First Steps Forward
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Our First Steps Forward
Our apology to everyone we have let down, and our commitment to and first steps on the path forward.
LA Pride 2018
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LA Pride 2018
“Pride means acceptance for not only who you want to be, but who you are and the journey to get there.” We are proud to support Rioters on that journey, wherever the destination may be.
Celebrating an inclusive gaming community with IDAHOTB
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Celebrating an inclusive gaming community with IDAHOTB
To celebrate diversity and inclusivity in gaming we’re participating in the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) and inviting players to show their support by equipping a special limited Rainbow Fluft icon.
Making D&I an Integral Part of Riot Games
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Making D&I an Integral Part of Riot Games
Soha El-Sabaawi, Manager of Diversity & Inclusion, discusses diversity and inclusion at Game Developers Conference 2017