Black Americans You May Not Know But Should
These hidden figures deserve to be celebrated.
7 Facts About Sammy Davis Jr.
The entertainer was one of the greatest pop-culture icons of the 20th century, but his relationships could get...complicated.
How Leaders Can Discuss Race in the Workplace
These six techniques can help you create a respectful conversation.
What It’s Like To Be a Black HR Leader in This Moment
We asked several Black HR professionals to share how they’re navigating their work lives right now.
Where Did BIPOC Come From?
The acronym, which stands for black, Indigenous and people of color, is suddenly everywhere. Is it doing its job?
This Is How Companies Can Meaningfully Support Black-Owned Businesses
Five easy ways companies can drive significant change to boost Black-owned businesses all year long.
How Black Activists Used Creative Mapping To Expose Racism
Groups like the Black Panthers engaged in counter-mapping to expose injustice and inequities.
Meet the African Women Who Are Changing the Ratio in Tech
SingularityNET, the startup that has the robot Sophia as one of its first use cases, is at the forefront of hiring and promoting female engineers.
Slavery in America
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries people were kidnapped from the continent of Africa, forced into slavery in the American colonies and exploited to work as indentured servants and labor in the production of crops such as tobacco and cotton.
Racism Is Real in Corporate America—I Left Because I Had Enough
The founder of a communications firm details the compounding aggressions that eventually led to her leaving and starting her own company.
I’m a Black Woman in Fintech. My Industry Has To Overcome Its Racism To Survive
New finance players have a chance to be more inclusive—if they don’t fall into the patterns of their predecessors, says one online banking executive.
Claudia Jones: Communist, Black Activist And Mother Of Notting Hill Carnival
A journalist, communist, feminist, black rights campaigner and gifted orator, she was also an indomitable figure in the early struggle for racial equality, and worked tirelessly throughout her short life to promote revolutionary politics worldwide.
5 Ways to Respond to Racism at Work with Grace
It's all about the disciplined pursuit of rising beyond the mess.
The Battle of Adwa, a Trailblazer for Africa’s Independence
The sound of gunshots disrupts the silence of a Sunday morning on March 1, 1896. A trailblazing battle that broke the shackles of slavery, racism and oppression was about to change the course of Ethiopia’s history. This was a battle that helped Ethiopia to remain an African nation that has never been colonised.
What so many get wrong about racism in the workplace
42% of U.S. employees have witnessed or experienced racism in the workplace.
6 Beauty Icons of Color The World Should Never Forget
Throughout history women of color have been incredibly influential in music, art and film but so very often are overlooked. To celebrate the beauty icons of color who have made lasting contributions, we put together a list of six of our favorite below.
Confronting the ugly reality of racial bias and "toxic cultures" in the workplace
Black Americans and people of color across the United States also face a myriad of other challenges when trying to find a job or climb the corporate ladder.
When speaking up about racism at work comes at a personal cost
When actor Shareena Clanton reported allegations of racism she experienced while working on Neighbours, she wanted something to be done to stop it.
