Dollar General Recognizes Black History Month

At Dollar General, we believe in our core values of respecting the dignity and differences of others, as well as celebrating success and recognizing the contribution of others. We celebrate these values every day, and as Black History Month begins, we are proud to recognize and reflect on the accomplishments and contributions made by African Americans throughout our nation’s history.

African American Employee Resource Group Celebrations

Dollar General’s African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG)   is focused on impacting and enhancing the diversity of DG’s culture through community outreach, recruitment, development and education. To commemorate Black History Month celebrations, our AAERG reflects on and honors Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others by hosting several Days of Service that include volunteer opportunities for employees to give back in their communities throughout February.

“Black History Month provides an opportunity for our AAERG, all DG employees and our collective communities to reflect on and celebrate the significant achievements by African Americans,” shared Shareeka Meadows, AAERG’s co-executive sponsor and Dollar General’s vice president of merchandising. “We look forward to highlighting our core values and reflecting the Company’s commitment to a culture where all employees feel a sense of belonging.”

In addition to special events with guest speakers, employees will serve metro Nashville through volunteer opportunities at the Nashville Diaper Connection, The Black Book Project and FiftyForward. Additionally, the AAERG will offer employees a virtual training, development and leadership event.

“Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others includes everyone – especially those struggling to be heard,” said Mark Person, AAERG’s co-executive sponsor and Dollar General’s vice president of store operations. “We are proud of Dollar General’s diversity and allyship to all within our DG family and look forward to celebrating, commemorating and reflecting on Black History Month this month and throughout the year.”

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Efforts

DG partners with several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that have disciplines applicable to Dollar General’s business needs. In 2023, Dollar General participated in numerous recruiting efforts, career fairs, student mixers and move-in events, and various special events at its partner HBCUs.  Additionally, DG attended the National Black MBA Association Career Expo to recruit talent and demonstrate the Company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Dollar General’s summer internship program also welcomed 11 HBCU students who earned real-life experience in fields ranging from human resources and supply chain to finance and marketing.

Black Paper Party

Black Paper Party is a Black-owned and women-founded company born out of a love of Black culture.  Founders J’Aaron Merchant, Jasmine Hudson and Madia Willis hope to increase access to products that uplift the Black family experience during holidays and celebrations and make special occasions inclusive for all. 

Throughout February, approximately 5,000 Dollar General stores will offer Black Paper Party’s apparel, accessories and stationery products, including handbags, totes, coffee cups, hydration, adult coloring books, notebooks, t-shirts, sweatshirts and more.

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To learn more about Dollar General’s diversity and inclusion efforts and its employee resource groups, please visit https://careers.dollargeneral.com/diversity-inclusion/.