Drew Bartkiewicz 10/10/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 10/10/21

Latino/a and Hispanic Culture in the U.S.

The terms Hispanic and Latino/a are often used interchangeably. They actually have different meanings that are often the subject of debate.

Drew Bartkiewicz 10/9/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 10/9/21

As a Latino Immigrant, I Thought I Understood the Challenges of the Black Community. I Have a Lot To Learn

A CTO contemplates what actions he can take to change his company’s response and his own.

Drew Bartkiewicz 10/8/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 10/8/21

Interracial Relationships that Changed History

Browse the profiles of influential couples around the world.

Drew Bartkiewicz 10/6/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 10/6/21

Hispanic and Latino chemists you should know about

These pioneering scientists discovered new elements and helped develop the birth control pill.

Drew Bartkiewicz 10/5/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 10/5/21

Sign Posts of Progress Mark Black Successes

Despite a history that includes slavery, Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation in the South, and other monumental hurdles, Black Americans marked accomplishments and achievements that are celebrated as important signposts on the road to equality.

Drew Bartkiewicz 10/4/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 10/4/21

Millions of black people affected by racial bias in health-care algorithms

Study reveals rampant racism in decision-making software used by US hospitals — and highlights ways to correct it.

Drew Bartkiewicz 10/3/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 10/3/21

Harmful Psychological Effects of Racial Stereotyping

Racial stereotyping involves a fixed, overgeneralized belief about a particular group of people based on their race.

Drew Bartkiewicz 10/2/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 10/2/21

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.

Drew Bartkiewicz 10/1/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 10/1/21

Black History Month launches in UK with ‘proud to be’ campaign

Local authorities raise pan-African flag to mark start of series of events for October across Britain

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/30/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/30/21

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.

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/29/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/29/21

The Naval Academy Named Its First Black Female Brigade Commander

The Naval Academy named its first Black female brigade commander

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/28/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/28/21

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.

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/27/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/27/21

Fighting Racial Bias in Retail

Sephora is committed to bringing positive change to the beauty industry

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/26/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/26/21

Why Racism Is Bad for Business

Recent events have highlighted the profound effect systemic racism has on society.

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/25/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/25/21

African American Nurses in World War II

Despite the increased recruitment, black nurses were refused entry into the Army and Navy nurse corps. In 1941, with the United States’ entry into World War II all but inevitable, African American nurses lined up to serve their country, only to meet with the same roadblocks they had encountered more than twenty years before.

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/24/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/24/21

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).

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/24/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/24/21

How Can Racial Discrimination Happen in the Workplace?

The struggle against racism in the workplace continues. You have rights but proving discrimination can be challenging.

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/23/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/23/21

The Dumb Blonde: Where Did The Stereotype Even Come From?

This piece is from our series, Hair Story. We interview an array of women from different walks of life to discover what their hair means to them. From photographing non-binary people who challenge society's norms by wearing their hair in bright colours, to investigating stereotypes, this series explores the intrinsic link between hair and identity.

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/22/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/22/21

Fostering Inclusive Work Cultures On Broadway And Beyond

Last year’s surge of worldwide anti-racism protests, led by the Black Lives Matter movement, has dramatically raised the ethical responsibility for anti-racism efforts within the corporate world. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are terms becoming more and more common as leaders increasingly push not only for hiring underrepresented groups but also for fostering inclusive workspace cultures.

Drew Bartkiewicz 9/21/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 9/21/21

We Need To Talk About Racial Justice Issues at Work. Here’s How

Evelyn Carter PhD, managing director at Paradigm, believes this past year should continue to be a powerful catalyst to put us on a different, better path for the future if we have frank conversations.