Three Things To Keep in Mind When Thinking About Whiteness in America
Experts in DEI have noticed a continued resistance among some whites when openly discussing whiteness in America.
Know your history: Understanding racism in the US
“And then you might understand how the death of Michael Brown became a tipping point in the US.”
10 People You Probably Didn't Know Were Black
What does it mean to be Black? Is it determined by the color of your skin, by your heritage or by the ethnic group with whom you most identify? And how does the "one-drop rule" — the idea that even a smidge of Black ancestry makes you Black — figure into this scenario?
The ‘Not Here’ Syndrome
Racism denial, workplace inequity, and the futility of speaking out.
Understanding Our Perceptions of Asian Americans
An overview essay on Asian Americans, including identity issues (perceptions and misperceptions, use of terminology, understanding demographics, and the extreme diversity contained within the term.
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.
10 African American Pioneers in Sports
These Black athletes broke barriers, represented their communities and made history with their impressive athletic skills.
Tackling Racial Discrimination: Can Unconscious Bias Training Create Real Change?
In 2020 unconscious bias training hit the mainstream.
What Was America’s First Black Town?
Spanish Florida was the African-American slaves’ first Promised Land.
How Firefighters And EMTs Handle Racism On The Job
Fire Rescue firefighter and paramedic James Weldon, 55, recalls the myriad of emotions pumping through him during a routine rescue call when he was a rookie 17 years ago. Not because of the severity of the medical treatment, but for the words the female patient in her 80s hurled his way.
1,000 Cuts: The Toll Of Racism In The Workplace
A fresh take from diversity leaders on how to take meaningful action.
Racism and Rights: America’s Long, Complicated History
Many of America’s founders were slaveholders yet wrote eloquently about the rights of man. To understand Jefferson, Washington and the rest, we need to see them for what they are, not for what we wish they had been.
What I've Learned as a Black Female Founder in Silicon Valley
As one of the many Black women who have overcome a barrage of potentially defeating sociocultural challenges to thrive, here's what I've learned along the way.
Tony the Tiger
Tony Sanneh was an influential part of the 2002 World Cup squad for the United States.
Where Did BIPOC Come From?
The acronym, which stands for black, Indigenous and people of color, is suddenly everywhere. Is it doing its job?
Who was Susan Baker King Taylor?
Susie King Taylor, teacher and nurse, achieved many firsts in a lifetime of overcoming adversity and helping elevate others out of slavery.
White Americans Overestimate Racial Progress. But Certain Attempts to Remedy That Could Backfire.
Researchers hoped that having white participants read about racism would help them grasp the true extent of racial gaps in wealth and income. They were wrong.
Microaggressions, stereotyping among reasons why Black math teachers consider leaving the classroom
Black teachers are leaving the field at a higher rate than colleagues of other races and ethnicities, deservedly drawing the attention of policymakers.
The Most Successful Mexican Entrepreneurs
These entrepreneurs represent a variety of industries in Mexico