The force behind the 15 Percent Pledge
The killing of George Floyd sparked designer Aurora James’ decision to launch the 15 Percent Pledge, but her challenge to… Read More »
Wendy’s hires 1st chief of diversity, equity and inclusion
Wendy’s has tapped the former chief diversity officer for the City of Columbus, Ohio, Beverly Stallings-Johnson as its first chief… Read More »
Entrepreneurs expand Black and Mobile delivery service
David Cabello got food delivery down to a science and was making a living delivering for Caviar in Philadelphia, but… Read More »
Starbucks names top execs to diversity, inclusion team
Starbucks has promoted Dennis Brockman to senior vice president and global chief inclusion and diversity officer and Michael Hines to… Read More »
What does authentic thought leadership look like?
Being a thought leader in your industry requires a strong belief in your messaging, which itself is inspired by “a… Read More »
Here are simple ways leaders can use their power
Leaders at all levels have the opportunity to create change by pointing out what’s not working, presenting possible solutions and… Read More »
D&I needs localized communication, context
Diversity, inclusion and belonging efforts require localized initiatives for each office, including communication about the cultural and historical context behind… Read More »
Cast the net wider for diversity in governance
Expanding corporate boards and limiting members’ tenure are two ways to increase diversity in the field of governance, writes Rani… Read More »
Diversity and inclusion at the heart of Clorox’s mission
As racial tension flared across the US in 2020, Clorox stepped up support for Black communities and other people of… Read More »
Wine education should make room for candid DEI talks
Wine educator and Slik Wines co-founder Kyla Peal has been busy hosting virtual events and talking candidly with industry leaders… Read More »
Chipotle exec pay tied to sustainability, diversity goals
Chipotle Mexican Grill will begin tying 10% of company executives’ incentive pay to targets related to sustainability and diversity, the… Read More »
Black authors tell of history, pain in upcoming BBQ books
Authors and BBQ connoisseurs Rodney Scott, Lolis Eric Elie and Adrian Miller sit down for a Q&A with Forbes to… Read More »
How the pandemic has raised Danny Meyer’s awareness
A year of the pandemic showed Union Square Hospitality Group founder Danny Meyer where his company has fallen short on… Read More »
Give employees a choice on how to communicate
The pandemic has emphasized that internal communications requires greater choice for employees, writes Kristin Graham, a former Amazon executive. Some… Read More »
Why new CEOs need a plan
New CEOs succeed by “arriving with a plan and with a team,” then getting to the truth of the company’s… Read More »
$5M campaign aims to improve hotel industry equity
The American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation has launched a $5 million initiative to advance the status of women and… Read More »
“Glass cliffs” and the boards that enable them
Female leaders who are elevated to positions of senior leadership during crises are more likely to discontinue their roles early… Read More »
Southeastern Grocers to increase supplier diversity
Southeastern Grocers is pledging to increase its partnerships with food and personal care suppliers who are 51% owned and managed… Read More »
Black manager sues Amazon over assault, discrimination
A Black female senior manager at Amazon Web Services filed a federal lawsuit against the company and two executives in… Read More »
Large companies improving diversity disclosures
Large US companies are providing more information about diversity within their ranks on company securities filings and elsewhere. The trend… Read More »
Taste the Diaspora celebrates Detroit’s Black chefs
Chef Ederique Goudia founded Taste the Diaspora Detroit to create a platform for the city’s Black chefs and farmers, who… Read More »
New leadership center will honor Marriott’s Sorenson
The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation has given $20 million to Howard University to create a leadership center… Read More »