The Magazine Publishers of America, the big consumer magazine association responsible for New York's high-profile magazine events — are continuing to push the hot-button diversity issue at their members. Via the MPA newsletter:

September's Diversity Town Hall to Target "Vanilla Ceiling"

The next MPA Diversity Town Hall — due September 14 — will focus on "Breaking Through the Vanilla Ceiling."

After the event's on-site registration/check-in, starting at 2:30 p.m., panelists will tackle such topics as the current state of diversity in the media and the consequences of staying the same. They will also discuss the benefits of change and offer pointers on diversifying magazine staffs.

One panelist, Joseph Gibbons, Diversity Consultant at FutureWorks Institute, will discuss best practices, tools and takeaways. Jacklyn Monk, Deputy Managing Editor at Real Simple, will serve as moderator for the panel. A Q&A segment will follow.