jump to main content jump to site map

Historical Highlights

Philip Morris USA

print send
close

Thank You.
Your message has been sent.

Sorry!
There was a server error in sending the form. Please try again later.

Sending e-mail...

error!
error!
error!
send
The information entered on this page will not be used to send unsolicited e-mail, and will not be sold to a third party.

Terms of Use | Privacy

1930 – 1940s   |   1950s  |   1960s  |   1970s  |   1980s  |   1990s  |   2000 – Present


1980

  • The first woman executive from PM USA is awarded the YWCA/NYC Salute to Women Achievers Award.
  • PM USA joins the Industry-Labor Council, a national nonprofit organization committed to improving employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 

1981

  • PM USA, which began doing business with minority vendors in the 1970s, establishes a formal Minority Business Development program – today known as the Philip Morris Supplier Diversity Program.
  • PM USA begins supporting Ballet Hispanico.
  • PM USA publishes the National Directory of African American Organizations, a guide to political, professional, and educational nonprofit groups.
  • PM USA sponsors the international tour of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beginning a longstanding relationship with this world-renowned dance company.

1982

  • The Metropolitan Business League in Richmond, VA  recognizes PM USA for its support of minority businesses. 
      

1984

  • Norfolk State University's School of Business in Virginia recognizes PM USA for its support of minority education. 

1986

  • PM USA presents the first installment of a $1 million grant to the National Urban League’s Fund for a New Era.
  • PM USA sponsors four exhibits of African-American artists.
  • PM USA co-sponsors the third annual meeting of the American Association of Black Women Entrepreneurs.

1987

  • The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, co-created by Miller Brewing Company and PM USA, provides merit-based four-year scholarships to students at historically black colleges and universities.  
     

1989

  • PM USA produces the first Black History Month radio documentary series, which provides a wealth of information about the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history, culture and commerce.