Diversity Management, News and Updates
13-Year-Old Granddaughter of MLK, Yolanda Renee King, Calls for ‘Work’ and ‘Action’
January 18, 2022 
Jorge Diaz-Johnston, Gay Rights Activist Who Helped Usher Marriage Equality in the US, Found Dead in Florida
January 18, 2022 
Navient Agrees to $1.7-Billion Settlement for Abusive Lending Practices Impacting Thousands of US College Students
January 18, 2022 
People on the Move: Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, New CEO of ‘Dressed for Success Worldwide’
January 18, 2022 
Our Coverage of New York’s New Law Allowing Same-Sex Marriage
New York Allows Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming Largest State to Pass Law
The New York Times
The New York Times Editorial
Reflecting on Marriage Milestones
The Advocate
Gay marriage backers: NY vote has national impact
Associated Press
Gay Marriage: The Issue Is Respect
Huffington Post
Gay Marriage: Where’s Mr. Obama
The New York Times Editorial
Gay Pride Parade Turns Into a Victory Lap
The Wall Street Journal
Originally published at about.att.com. Corey Anthony is AT&T’s Chief Diversity Officer. AT&T is a DiversityInc Hall of Fame company. When we think of legacy, many things come to mind: children, community, the impact we may leave on the world. It has been 54 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther…
Originally published at corporate.comcast.com. Comcast NBCUniversal ranked No. 6 on The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2021. In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to announce the exclusive premiere of Avenues of Dreams: Reclaiming MLK Boulevards on Jan. 13…
It’s another day for problematic circumstances against DEI in the state of Texas. A recent report from Billy Gates of NBC-affiliated TV station KXAN-TV said a parent is suing the Eanes Independent School District in Austin, accusing the district of being in “multiple violations” of the Texas Open Meetings Act…
Originally published at thehersheycompany.com. The Hershey Company ranked No. 10 on The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2021. The Hershey Company announced the company has been named as one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and media partner CNBC for the third consecutive year. The…
A crucial part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work in the Civil Rights movement was protecting voting rights. Instead of MLK Day celebrations this year, the leader’s family is spearheading a supportive push towards voting rights reform across the country. Statues honoring Dr. King’s activism and messages pay tribute…
Originally published on LinkedIn. Dr. Ronald Copeland is Kaiser Permanente’s Senior Vice President of National Diversity & Inclusion Strategy & Policy and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Kaiser Permanente is a Hall of Fame company. I recently had the honor of hosting Kaiser Permanente’s 44th annual National Equity, Inclusion and…
Originally published at stories.wf.com. Wells Fargo ranked No. 25 on The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2021. It’s 5:45 a.m. Nika Saunders, already outfitted in her camouflage uniform, laces up her combat boots. With the high expected to be just 8° F today, she stops by the…
Originally published at toyotatimes.jp. Toyota Motor North America ranked No. 7 on The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2021. Nearly two years have passed since COVID-19 first appeared, and in that time many things have changed, including how people work, move and communicate. While these changes have…
Originally published at tiaa.org. TIAA ranked No. 9 on The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2021. When it comes to overall financial wellness, Americans feel challenged on multiple fronts. But employer-provided information and financial wellness programs go a long way toward helping many people keep their financial…
Originally published on LinkedIn by Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano. Marriott International is a DiversityInc Hall of Fame company. Many of us are familiar with Plessy v. Ferguson, the landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision that validated “separate but equal” racial segregation laws well into the mid-20th century. What you…
