The Lubbock A-J's continued newsroom diversity pledge for our growing community

For the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal to succeed, we must have an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees are valued and feel empowered.

We are committed to building and sustaining a workforce that is reflective of the diversity in the communities we serve. As part of our commitment to an inclusive culture, we are annually publishing the makeup of our newsroom staff. That same commitment is being carried out across the USA TODAY Network, which is made up of more than 200 local publications and USA TODAY.

Over the past year, we've worked to grow our diverse team by hiring new reporters who have come largely from our region, but who bring a variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences. That growth in our newsroom comes thanks largely to continued reader support, including growing support for our digital products through online subscriptions.

This information, a snapshot as of July 1, 2022, includes the gender and racial makeup of our news workforce and our coverage area, as well as for managers within our newsroom.

A diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better connect and serve you, our readers and our community partners.

Thank you for your continued support of the A-J as our team works to better serve our community.