A pioneer in journalism, Harry McAlpin became the first Black White House Correspondent
Seventy-eight years ago this month, the White press corps changed. Harry McAlpin became the first Black reporter to attend a White House press briefing in February 1944.
LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace: a guide for employers
LGBTQ+ inclusion is so important for making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable in bringing their whole selves to work.
11 Simple Ways You Can Make Your Workplace More LGBTQ Inclusive
The LGBTQ community loves and appreciates the support of our straight allies, whether you’re marching in a parade with us or voting for candidates who promise to protect marriage equality. But there’s one place where we still desperately need your help—and that’s at work.
James Lawrence McDonald- First Native American Lawyer
James L. McDonald was known as the first Native American Lawyer.
Susan La Flesche Picotte
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first American Indian woman in the United States to receive a medical degree.
Finger pulling: A serious sport in Germany
The sport is practiced in many European regions including Bavaria, Austria, Scandinavia, and Finland.
Bolivian Customs: Business Etiquette
Bolivians tend to be formal socially, and even more so when conducting business. Your business etiquette, conduct and attire are both important to ensuring the success of your business relationships.
Be Careful of What you Give to Chinese Colleagues
While China has opened its doors to the West, the cultural traditions of the Chinese will never be erased.
Russia’s Obsession with Flowers
If you’ve ever been to Russia you will have noticed the country’s beautiful obsession with flowers.
Ruth Handler
Best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959, she served as the first president of toy manufacturer Mattel, Inc.
Patricia Bath
Patricia Bath is the first African-American woman to receive a patent for medical innovation as an ophthalmologist. In 1981, she invented and received a patent for a medical device called a Laserphaco probe.
Biography of Grace Murray Hopper
Grace Brewster Hopper was an American computer scientist, mathematician, and United States Navy rear admiral. One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers.
Nancy Johnson
Nancy Maria Donaldson Johnson was awarded the first US patent for a hand-cranked ice cream freezer in 1843.
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
Jackson conducted breakthrough basic scientific research that enabled others to invent the portable fax, the touch-tone telephone, solar cells, fiber optic cables, and the technology behind caller ID and call waiting.
What Drives a Culture of Belonging?
While attracting and retaining diverse talent to your organization isn't as easy as picking a sports team, creating a sense of belonging is simpler than you may think. It boils down to three ideas and a bit of psychology.
3 Ways to Build a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace
Do your employees feel fully accepted as members of the workplace? If not, your diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives need work.