SEATTLE — Since its founding, Nordstrom has endeavored to support and celebrate the diverse communities it serves. This year in honor of Black History Month, the fashion retailer honors Black culture by highlighting employee stories, celebrating Black-owned and Black-founded brands and creating experiences to engage customers and local communities.”We invite our customers, […]
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AcademicInfluence.com Series Spotlights Over 600 Leading Black Scholars in 20 Disciplines
FORT WORTH, Texas, — Who are the top Black scholars in academia’s most popular fields of study? AcademicInfluence.com celebrates Black History Month 2022 by looking at the most influential Black thought leaders of the past 30 years, academics who will be recognized by future generations for the impact of their […]
Sam’s Club Open Call to both private brand and diverse suppliers
There is great momentum at Sam’s Club, and they are on the search for even more great suppliers to help us continue to deliver something special to their growing membership. Now through February 8, we’re holding an open call for both private brands and diverse suppliers, giving you the opportunity […]
Sesame Street Introduces Two New Black Characters and Discuss Melanin
New Muppet characters, Wes and Elijah welcomed on Sesame Street. (AP images) By Betti Halsell, Contributing Writer for La Sentinel Sesame Workshop recently produced content that brings awareness around race and ethnic backgrounds. “ABCs of Racial Literacy,” is looking to create an unbiased perspective on how to introduce the subject of […]
US Bank commits $25M microbusiness fund for women of color business owners
By Press Release U.S. Bank chief diversity officer, Greg Cunningham (Photo provided) U.S. Bank announced details of its U.S. Bank Access Commitment, a long-term approach bringing the strengths of U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC), corporate social responsibility and its business lines, to help build wealth while redefining how the bank serves diverse […]
NFL’s 2021 Opportunity to Diversify Team Ownership
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and rtmadminadw Photo by Adrian Curiel on Unsplash As we approach the 55th NFL Super Bowl Sunday in Tampa, Florida amidst the continued national spread of COVID-19, I believe that the time has come for the close-knit group of team owners in the National […]
Sephora to Fight Against Racial Bias With an Action Plan
Global beauty retailer Sephora plans to expand the number of Black-owned brands, scale back on third-party security guards and offer more inclusive marketing as part of a wide-ranging plan to combat racial bias at its stores. BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) […]
Harvard Gets Its First Black, Elected Student Body President
By The Associated Press A 20-year-old from Mississippi has become the first Black, elected student body president at Harvard University. Noah Harris, of Hattiesburg, was elected president of Harvard’s Undergraduate Council on Nov. 12, the Hattiesburg American reports. He is a junior who is majoring in government and co-chairs the […]
How To Talk About Race With Employees
This article is not entitled “How to Talk About Race TO Employees.” It’s never a voice from on high disseminating information. Like anything important, it’s a two-way conversation; you have to say something, and you have to listen. But it can be daunting to broach any sensitive subject in the […]
NFL does little, NCAA does nothing to increase minority hires
Sports Eye By Alvin A. Reid The NFL pulled a crafty escape move when it comes to hiring more minority head coaches, assistant coaches and general managers last week. Last spring, NFL owners rejected a proposal that would reward franchises for hiring minority coaches and major front office with additional […]