Why leaders fail to tackle racial bias
Racial inequity is as bad for business as the gender gap, says scientist at the World Economic Forum
How Organizations Are Failing Black Workers — and How to Do Better
It’s common today for organizations and industries to state their commitment to attracting workers of color. But change has happened slowly, if at all.
5 Facts About Black Americans
More than 40 million black people live in the United States, making up around 13% of the nation’s population, according to 2016 Census Bureau estimates.
Who was the first black football player in the NFL?
Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard was an NFL running back that played his college football at Brown University and went on to become a pro football pioneer.
Countering stereotypes about Asian Americans
Asian Americans are often overlooked in discussions of racial bias in the United States. Now, psychologists and other researchers are working to change that.
Intuit’s CEO and its first racial equity director explain their approach to diversity
CEO Sasan Goodarzi and the company’s first director of racial equity, La Toya Haynes, discuss initiatives to increase diversity and inclusion.
Why Did Darker and Lighter Human Skin Colors Evolve?
Humanity’s color gradient probably has little to do with sunburn.
How White Leadership Can Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
You can't afford to neglect DE&I efforts. Here's what you can do instead.
7 Black CEOs You Should Know
While Blacks are achieving greater representation in the C Suite, there are still very few serving in the corporate top spot of CEO in major companies.
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.
The deep-rooted myth of meritocracy is widening the racial wealth gap
A new report examines how government programs to distribute wealth have consistently ignored Black Americans—and how to reverse the effects.
Too Many DEI Plans Are Ineffective. Here Are 4 Ways Companies Can Ensure Progress
After so much change, firms must do more than make empty promises.
Asian Americans Then and Now
A look at the long history of Asian Americans and its role in shaping US identity.
A revolution of values for Black American families
When talking about Black American families, we’ve all heard someone say this not-so-subtle dig: It all starts at home. The phrase suggests that if we could just fix Black mothers and fathers to be responsible like white, middle-class families, we wouldn’t have any problems.
For Black Founders, Racial Injustice Isn't New. Here's a Path Forward
Candace Mitchell Harris, co-founder of the beauty tech startup Myavana, talks about Atlanta's tech scene and how to dismantle racial injustice.
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.
Black Canadian Heroes Who Have Paved The Way For Future Generations
The stories of black Canadians are often not taught in schools.
12 Common Words And Phrases With Racist Origins Or Connotations
Some seemingly innocuous terms in the English language have racist or otherwise problematic histories.
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.
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.