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The National Restaurant Association marked a major milestone in its commitment to promoting and elevating diversity in the restaurant industry by welcoming the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) to the Association.

Founded in 1996, MFHA is a non-profit organization and educational resource on multicultural diversity issues for the restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry. “Since our inception, the NRA and the NRA Educational Foundation have supported MFHA’s mission to increase cultural awareness and advance diversity throughout the hospitality industry,” says Gerry Fernandez, MFHA founder and president.

In addition to advocating for career opportunities for people of color, MFHA is developing Cultural Intelligence training modules that help the industry improve business results in culturally diverse markets. NRA members will have full access to these Cultural Intelligence solutions, webinars, conferences, roundtables and consultation services.