The Story of Joe Louis, America’s First African American Hero
How did this boxer from Detroit have such a cultural impact that he is widely regarded as America’s first African American hero?
The Impact of Structural Racism in Employment and Wages on Minority Women’s Health
In 2010, at the end of the great recession that disproportionately harmed racial minorities and women, the federal government recognized that health disparities are caused by the social determinants of health (SDOH).
Illinois becomes first state to require teaching Asian American history in schools
The law mandates that schools teach "the contributions of Asian American communities to the economic, cultural, social, and political development of the United States," in addition to Asian American civil rights advancements.
Racial Bias in Hiring Still Rampant
Data shows 'significant discrimination' against non-white job applicants
Advancing Racial Equity in the Workplace
Racial bias in the workplace is annually costing U.S. businesses $54.1 billion in increased absenteeism, $58.7 billion in lost productivity and $171.9 billion in turnover, according to research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Why White People Downplay Their Individual Racial Privileges
Research shows that white Americans, when faced with evidence of racial privilege, deny that they have benefited personally.
African American Family Values
Like the ideals of most ethnic groups in the country, African American family values reflect many common goals and principles, but also vary according to geographic location, cultural and educational backgrounds and prevailing economic conditions.
Black Codes
Black codes were restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans and ensure their availability as a cheap labor force after slavery was abolished during the Civil War.
The Stories We Tell, and Don’t Tell, About Asian-American Lives
A literary critic and a psychotherapist study broken narratives and missing words to understand what a diverse cohort has in common.
How Leaders Can Discuss Race in the Workplace
These six techniques can help you create a respectful conversation.
It's Time to Talk About Race
By sharing our stories and experiences, we build trust and understanding. A bond forms that would not otherwise exist.
How to Navigate the Workplace as a Minority Voice
What can minority employees do to protect themselves at companies that have been slow to take action on diversity and inclusion?
Music industry reports progress on diversity
There has been a significant increase in the number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff in the music industry since 2016, a new report says.
Asian-Americans Do Better at University, but Face Barriers in the Workplace
Asian Americans graduate from university at far higher rates than white Americans, but despite this are no more likely to hold professional or managerial jobs, according to a new study.
A ‘Strengths Perspective’ on Black Families
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ago, as director of research for the National Urban League, I wrote a book, "The Strengths of Black Families," to counteract the unbalanced treatment of black families in research studies as well as in the media.
Addressing Racial Bias and Discrimination
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.
African-Americans in the American Workforce
Despite the gains in employment made by African-Americans in the last 50 years, the annual median income of African-American households in 2012 was $33,321, compared with the national median at $51,017.
The Cost of Deciding When to Be the Loud Black One at Work
People of color pay a price for speaking up against bias in the office—and for staying silent.
Can We Be Bothered? How Racism Persists in the Workplace
While great progress has been made with tackling racism in recent decades, Professor Binna Kandola argues that it lives on in the workplace in less overt and more nuanced forms.