Security guard Jacquelyn Brittany set her place in history Tuesday, becoming a key figure in Joe Biden’s official nomination for president. A video of the 31-year-old offering her support was shown at the Democratic National Convention and the story of her encounter with the Democratic presidential nominee has since gone…
Author: Janell Hazelwood
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Highlights Disparities and Widening Wealth Gap
Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, marking the number of days a Black woman must work into the year to earn the same salary her white male counterparts have earned, according to reports. It takes more than 200 days into the calendar year for Black women to catch up,…
Leadership Announcement: NBCUniversal Names Anzio Williams SVP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for TV Stations
NBCUniversal (whose parent company, Comcast NBCUniversal, is No. 7 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list) has announced the appointment of Anzio Williams as its senior vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion for its television stations. This is a newly created role where Williams will be responsible…
Joe Biden Names Sen. Kamala Harris As His Presidential Running Mate
Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, has chosen Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) as his running mate, according to reports. Harris, a former presidential candidate, will become the first Black woman to run for vice president, and if elected will represent a landmark moment in White House history. I…
Toyota Financial Services Issues $750 Million Diversity and Inclusion Bond
Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota (No. 10 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list) has issued a two-year, fixed-rate $750 million diversity and inclusion bond, the fifth of its kind, according to a news release. The landmark bond will allow diverse underwriting…
Cigna Hosts Virtual Chat with Industry Leaders on Anti-Racism
Systemic racism is not just a trendy concept or new buzz. It’s a real issue that has affected professionals of color in all industries, from instances of discrimination lawsuits in the retail industry to disparities in healthcare related to COVID-19. With racial inequity being a key topic taking a global…