What Your Asian American and Pacific Islander Colleagues Need You to Stop Believing
There are many unfair and untrue myths about the AAPI community that could be impacting your ability to connect to your AAPI workers and customers. Here's how to move beyond them.
3 Ways Companies Are Fighting Bias in the Workplace and Hiring Process
Many companies are going beyond simply educating employees on bias and implementing strategic changes to their hiring processes to reduce bias and increase fairness.
Microaggressions Are A Big Deal: How To Talk Them Out And When To Walk Away
What exactly is microaggression?
Meet the 27-Year-Old Investor Who Is Teaching Black Gen Z Girls About Financial Literacy
Financial literacy rates in America are low, but they are lowest among young people. Modern Blk Girl hopes to change that.
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.
10 of the most influential African Americans in history
In celebration of Black History Month, in no particular order, here are 10 of the most influential African Americans in history.
In honor of Black History Month: Dr. Alexander Thomas Augusta, first Black surgeon in Civil War
Dr. Alexander Augusta wrote to President Lincoln to be commissioned as a surgeon in the Union Army
Study Highlights Barriers Black Women Face in Corporate America
Black women in corporate America are less likely than their male or white colleagues to be promoted or to receive the support and access they need to advance despite being just as ambitious, a report from the Lean In Foundation finds.
29 notable African Americans who helped change the world
From activists to entertainers to record-breaking athletes to a postal worker, 6abc shines a spotlight on the contributions of 29 influential African Americans in Philadelphia and beyond as we celebrate Black History Month.
Pioneer soldier promoted posthumously to brigadier general
As Kentucky begins its observance of Black History Month, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday the U.S. Department of Defense approved a posthumous honorary promotion to the grade of brigadier general for Col. Charles Young, a Kentucky native.
Five Fascinating Facts About Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a great opportunity to celebrate African Americans’ many achievements throughout U.S. history. Since 1976, this annual celebration has recognized the contributions of black Americans to our country.
Debunking the Myths of Racial Equity: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
A culture of belonging in the company is nice but what matters is guaranteeing parity in income and equity for Black, Latinos and women team members.
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
What Your Asian American and Pacific Islander Colleagues Need You to Stop Believing
There are many unfair and untrue myths about the AAPI community that could be impacting your ability to connect to your AAPI workers and customers. Here's how to move beyond them.
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.
The Next Generation of Staffing: Challenges of Racial Bias in the Workplace
During unprecedented times of racial discord, a portion of the population is feeling a tsunami of emotions. Given recent events in the US and protests rising around the world, the time is right to talk about racial inequality at work.
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.
Racial Microaggressions In The Workplace
If we are to address racism in the workplace, we need to discuss racial microaggressions — something that businesses rarely address.
The first Black woman M.D. in the US
Many Black women have contributed to the development of the medical sciences throughout history, though often, their names have remained little known. In this Special Feature, we celebrate the life and achievements of one of these Black pioneers: Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler.