How to support POC employees after Derek Chauvin verdict
Employers must recognize that a verdict in Derek Chauvin trial doesn’t end Black employees’ trauma, writes Mandy Price, an advocate… Read More »
New L.A. cafe strives to exemplify community, diversity
Brian Lee and partners have launched Open Market, a cafe and convenience store on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, representing… Read More »
Guinness creates brew to invest in Black community
Guinness Open Gate Brewery has partnered with members of Maryland’s Black community to kick off the million-dollar Guinness Gives Back… Read More »
Wendy’s reports on environmental, diversity priorities
Wendy’s plans to prioritize sustainability efforts and increasing diversity within company leadership, the company stated in its latest Corporate Responsibility… Read More »
Netflix series on Black history’s role in American food
The Netflix docuseries “High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America,” based on the book by food historian… Read More »
Minneapolis police face Justice Dept. inquiry
The Justice Department has begun an investigation into whether the Minneapolis Police Department “engages in a pattern or practice of… Read More »
Empathy, resilience are key to post-pandemic leadership
The pandemic has dramatically changed the way many of us work — and those changes aren’t likely to disappear once… Read More »
How to build a network with joy at the center
Rather than worry about what you’re missing, focus on “the joy of meeting others” to make networking about relationships rather… Read More »
Changing simple words can make you more powerful
Switching word choice can boost authority at work and lead to better outcomes. Instead of “you’re welcome” say “I’m happy… Read More »
More action needed in supporting Black-owned businesses
Inclusion strategist Denise Hamilton offers a candid look at the challenges Black-owned businesses have faced, in comparison to their white… Read More »
Improve diversity by updating hiring processes
Business owners can often encourage greater diversity during the hiring process by sharing job postings in more places to expand… Read More »
NOLA restaurant, hospitality industries address racial inequity
Hospitality-focused non-profit Made in New Orleans is launching an initiative that offers restaurant owners an opportunity to address racial disparities… Read More »