racism

Leadership

Companies Aren't Talking About Black Vernacular and Dialect Bias in The Workplace. Here's Why That Needs to Change.

One of the biggest strikes against Black workers in the United States isn't always the way they look or dress, but it can often be something more subtle and ingrained: how they speak.

Science & Technology

How Racism is Perpetuated within Social Media and Artificial Intelligence

At social media platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, anti-racist policy enforcement has turned into a mechanism to uphold white supremacy. Along the same lines for some artificial intelligence applications, white-centric data inputs skew user experience and limit our imagining of a more inclusive world.

Diversity

Are You a Performative Ally? Here Are the Signs.

True allies don't just say they're committed to diversity and inclusion — they show it. Here's how you can spot a genuine ally vs. a performative one.

Diversity

The Derek Chauvin Verdict Is 'Guilty.' But Your Black Employees Are Still Not Okay.

Here are three ways to support your employees of color throughout this traumatizing time.

Business News

Byron Allen Takes Out Full Page Ad Calling GM CEO Mary Barra Racist

The letter was also signed by Ice Cube, Roland Martin, Don Jackson, Earl 'Butch' Graves and Junior Bridgeman.

Business News

Asian American Business Leaders and Public Figures Denounce Atlanta Shootings, Condemn 'Deliberate' Attacks

Amid a disturbing surge of biased violence against the Asian American community, everyone from small-business owners to advocacy organizations and celebrities are desperately urging the public to end the hate.

Business News

Papa John's Founder Tries to Clarify Eyebrow-Raising Comment Made During Interview

John Schnatter turned heads on social media after he told OANN that he was trying to "get rid of" the N-word in his vocabulary.

Business News

Dr. Seuss Enterprises Confirms It Has Ceased Publishing 6 of the Children's Author's Books Because of 'Hurtful' Portrayals of People of Color

The San Diego-based company that controls Theodor Geisel's legacy says it made the decision last year.

Diversity

5 Ways to Respond to Racism at Work with Grace

It's all about the disciplined pursuit of rising beyond the mess.

Business News

Free On-Demand Webinar: Making History as the NBA's First Black Female CEO

Join us as we chat with Dallas Mavericks' CEO Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall as she discusses owning your seat at the head of the table, social justice, transforming culture and more.

Business News

Oprah Sending 500 Copies of Isabel Wilkerson's Book 'Caste' to Hundreds of CEOs and Leaders

The critically-acclaimed look at America's racial hierarchy could inspire a season of change.

Business News

Trader Joe's is Renaming International Products After Petition Calls Out Racist Branding

The packaging in question features names like 'Trader Ming's,' 'Arabian Joe's,' and 'Trader José,' among others.

Leadership

Free Webinar | July 20: How to Navigate the Challenges of Racism at Work

Join our panel of experts discuss how they have navigated racism in the professional space and what entrepreneurs and business owners need to do to combat/prevent racism at work.

Business News

Former FBI Agent's Call to Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders: Love Is the Cure for Social Injustice

Tell your stories of challenges and struggle. You will connect to those with whom you might see stark differences.

Business News

Aunt Jemima's Logo Has Changed 6 Times, and Its History Is Rooted in Racial Stereotypes and Slavery

Check out how the brand started and evolved over 130 years.