P&G’s Pritchard: Take a systemic approach to diversity
Brands with pandemic-inspired, purpose-driven missions must commit to these values for the long term to ensure “this isn’t another passing… Read More »
Federal government ordered to assess diversity efforts
The federal government must create diversity standards that include accessibility and equity for federal employees and submit that plan within… Read More »
Southern Power Fund empowers small Black-led nonprofits
Black-led grassroots organizations often lack fundraising skills, revenue and other resources needed to scale their work, but the Southern Power… Read More »
Target reveals new sustainability, equity initiative
Target is launching a new sustainability initiative, Target Forward, in which the retailer will work to co-create an equity, regenerative… Read More »
HR leader: Celebrate LGBTQ employees publicly
Companies should publicly support employees’ LGBTQ rights year-round and ask themselves if their diversity and inclusion policies go far enough,… Read More »
Commentary: Boards should consider diversity
Diversity on corporate boards should go beyond gender and ethnicity, writes New Zealand inclusion advocate Ziena Jalil. Jalil points out… Read More »
Michael B. Jordan to rename rum brand after criticism
“Black Panther” actor Michael B. Jordan issued an apology in his Instagram story and said he would be changing the… Read More »
Sonoma State Univ. launches wine industry inclusion effort
Sonoma State University in California is introducing the Inclusive Excellence Program as part of its Wine Business Institute to help… Read More »
Consider Black subcultures in multicultural marketing
Mario Carrasco, co-founder of ThinkNow, looks at how marketers sometimes lump all Black consumers into one demographic group, ignoring language,… Read More »
Skittles campaign spotlights LGBTQ+ history
Skittles has rolled out the “Recolor the Rainbow” campaign for Pride Month with partially colorized photos that highlight milestones in… Read More »
Quaker Oats begins Aunt Jemima rebranding transition
Quaker Oats has begun replacing the Aunt Jemima line of breakfast products with the Pearl Milling Company brand after promising… Read More »
What to say to employees that builds trust
Saying thank you, apologizing when you’re wrong, clearly defining success and asking your team how you can lead them better… Read More »