8 Ways To Be a (Better) Ally
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8 Ways To Be a (Better) Ally

How to be an ally has become an increasingly popular discussion this year, and an important one at that, but many are confused about what exactly it means to be an ally.

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Barack Obama: The First Black President
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Barack Obama: The First Black President

On November 4, 2008, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois defeats Senator John McCain of Arizona to become the 44th U.S. president, and the first African American elected to the White House.

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Black Civil War Soldiers
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Black Civil War Soldiers

Black soldiers had fought in the Revolutionary War and—unofficially—in the War of 1812, but state militias had excluded African Americans since 1792. The U.S. Army had never accepted black soldiers.

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How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace
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How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace

Many White people deny the existence of racism against people of color because they assume that racism is defined by deliberate actions motivated by malice and hatred. However, racism can occur without conscious awareness or intent.

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Seven Hidden Figures from Black History
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Seven Hidden Figures from Black History

Whenever February comes around, the celebration of Black History Month has a tendency to focus on the same people over and over again. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman. All were incredibly important to the history of this country. However, they are far from the only African Americans that people should know about.

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Improving Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Workplace
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Improving Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Workplace

In the modern workplace, companies are placing greater emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives to strengthen organizational adaptability, gain competitive advantage and reduce legal risks. Despite this trend, many companies still struggle with racial and ethnic discrimination and policymaking.

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Black Codes
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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.

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