Diversity Management, News and Updates
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers such as Althea Gibson who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Born: August 25, 1927, Clarendon County, South Carolina Died:…
Known best for: Becoming the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks — the first African American woman CEO in the NBA Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall was born in Alabama, but her family moved to Richmond, California when her parents decided they did not want to raise their children in the Jim Crow…
Although Wells Fargo has been in the news lately, “we can’t find them” is an excuse I’ve heard hundreds of times over the years as well. The difference between Wells Fargo and other companies whose leadership teams have never even tried (Google, Facebook, Oracle, the Academy Awards) is that Wells…
Joe Biden had a drawn-out process to pick his running mate for vice president, Sen. Kamala Harris. There are excellent lessons to be learned for corporate America:
Employee resource groups (ERGs) are powerful resources for facilitating discussions and providing networks for professionals based on shared identities, experiences and allyship. These groups have roots in the desire to advocate for employees and give them a space at work to be their best authentic selves. In the past few…
Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon and activist, died July 17 at age 80. As a congressman, Lewis was known for his strong dedication to uphold morality above politics. The son of sharecroppers, Lewis gained prominence as a civil rights leader who fought Jim Crow laws, racial inequality, and…
This spring, companies in almost all industries were forced to rescind internship offers and cancel programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But early on, health technology company Abbott (No. 8 on the 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list) decided that its high school and college internship programs were…
Laura Fuentes, chief talent officer at Hilton (No. 2 on the 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list) said empathy is central to being an ally to those facing racial injustice. Fuentes is from Spain and spent much of her life living and traveling around the world, first with…
Goya Foods, a brand that produces nonperishable goods and seasonings, is facing backlash via a widespread social media campaign urging people to boycott its products. The movement for the boycott comes after its CEO, Robert Unanue, praised President Donald Trump while visiting the White House, according to reports. The hashtag…
For Julie Osborne, vice president of equality, diversity, and inclusion at AbbVie (No. 19 on the 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity) being a white ally to the Black community and other groups facing racial injustice begins with listening and learning. Back in 2018, she led a number of…