How Can We Discuss Racial Diversity and Inclusion at Work?
We reached out to founders and CEOs from different European startups and asked for their thoughts on discussing race at work.
4 Ways You Can Tackle Racial Discrimination In Your Workplace
Here are four ways employers can take meaningful action to tackle racism in the workplace.
Here Are the 18 African-American Astronauts
It was 22 years after Alan Shepard’s first space trip that the U.S. sent a person of color up.
Black Entrepreneurs Still Facing Unique Challenges Despite Increase in Business
A staggering 75 percent of Black business owners have seen an increase in business since the beginning of June, according to new research conducted to coincide with National Black Business Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the important contributions from Black-owned businesses.
‘Let’s Build Instead Of Burn’: Daymond John Launches Black Entrepreneurs Day To Inspire Black Business Owners To Persevere
What do Black entrepreneurs—more than 40% of whom have shuttered their businesses amidst the pandemic—need during this unprecedented time? If you ask Daymond John, it’s support from industry peers, honest conversations about Black business and, during a time of heightened emotional stress, quality entertainment.
The Number of Black CEOs in the Fortune 500 Remains Very Low
Despite years of diversity programs and pious pledges by corporate America, the ranks of African-American chief executives running a Fortune 500 company remain maddeningly very slim: There are only five black CEOs on the 2020 list, which debuted last month.
New York City’s first Black mayor, David Dinkins, dies at 93
Dinkins died Monday night at age 93, according to his assistant at Columbia University, where he taught after leaving office, and by Mayor Bill de Blasio, his onetime staffer. The former mayor’s death came just weeks after the death of his wife, Joyce, who died in October at age 89.
Former Maryland Sanitation Worker Gets Accepted to Harvard Law School
A former Maryland sanitation worker is celebrating his acceptance into Harvard Law School, The Washington Post reports.
Addressing Racial Bias and Discrimination in the Workplace
To address workplace anti-Black racism successfully, employers and employees need to develop a shared understanding of what racial bias is, and how it impacts the workplace.
Apple Hires Intel’s Barbara Whye As Its New Head of Diversity
Apple has announced a new vice president of inclusion and diversity. Barbara Whye, who has made a name for herself as Intel’s head of D&I, will join the iPhone-maker in early 2021.
Diversity leaders to Corporate America: Black employees' lives depend on your willingness to change
To eradicate disparate treatment, and stop the psychological, economic and emotional damage will require more. Much more.
Racial Diversity: There’s More Work to be Done in the Workplace
Racial diversity in the workplace – from recruiting to hiring to promoting people of color – continues to move at an unimpressive pace.
How corporate America’s diversity initiatives continue to fail Black women
Being a woman in corporate America comes with its fair share of challenges, often facing gender discrimination and bias in the workplace. But, if you’re a Black woman, or woman of color, these gender-based challenges are often compounded by obstacles of racism, making it even harder to navigate your way to the top.
42% of Us Employees Have Experienced or Seen Racism at Work
While the country continues to become racially diverse, many workers of color experience discrimination based on their skin color.
Bias and Racism in the Workplace — A Case Study
Data analysis often reveals that racial minorities—especially Black and Indigenous People—face the highest rates of discrimination and harassment within the workplace.
3 Ways Companies Are Fighting Bias in the Workplace and Hiring Process
Many companies are going beyond simply educating employees on bias and implementing strategic changes to their hiring processes to reduce bias and increase fairness.
Racial Inequality, at College and in the Workplace
White Americans still disproportionately outnumber their African American and Latino counterparts when it comes to obtaining good jobs, regardless of education they have obtained.
Taking Steps to Eliminate Racism in the Workplace
There's a disturbing paradox in the American workplace. As organizations look to reap the benefits of a diverse, multicultural and inclusive workforce, the countervailing force of racism often undermines that effort, creating challenges that HR often is responsible for overcoming.
How to Turn Ambition Into Success, According to One of Silicon Valley's First Black Female CEOs
Why 'work-life balance' is a myth, and other insights from Shellye Archambeau's new book, Unapologetically Ambitious.