During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Related Story: Black History Month Profiles: Claudette Colvin, Civil Rights Activist Born: August 8, 1866, Nanjemoy,…
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Black History Month Profiles: Solomon Carter Fuller, Psychiatrist, Professor and Medical Researcher
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Born: Aug. 11, 1872, Monrovia, Liberia Died: 1953, Framingham, Massachusetts Known best for: Being the…
Nielsen’s Cheryl Grace Discusses ‘New Black Renaissance’ in Consumer Trends
Black creators and consumers are, in many ways, dominating the American market in what Nielsen (No. 16 on DiversityInc’s 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity) is referring to as the New Black Renaissance. For Black History Month, the data and metrics firm is highlighting the purchasing and consumption power of…
Black History Month Profiles: Martin Delany, Journalist, Author, Physician, Abolitionist, Soldier
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Related Story: Black History Month Profiles: Claudette Colvin, Civil Rights Activist Born: May 6,…
Black History Month Profiles: Claudette Colvin, Civil Rights Activist
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Related Story: Black History Month Profiles: Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton, Blues Musician Born:…
TIAA: Howard University Event Focused on Solving Financial Challenges, Building Economic Strength of African American Community
TIAA and AARP sponsored event featured industry experts, including CBS National News Correspondent, Michelle Miller. Originally published on tiaa.org. On January 31, Howard University convened an important event focused on enhancing the economic strength and financial wellness of African Americans. The event, sponsored by TIAA and AARP, brought together industry…
Black History Month Profiles: Mary Ellen Pleasant, Entrepreneur and Activist
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Born: 1810s, in Georgia or in Philadelphia Died: January 4, 1904 in San Francisco,…
TD Bank — Black History Month: Time to Reflect and Time to Act
by John Patton,TD Bank’s U.S. Diversity & Inclusion Lead All voices and perspectives should be heard at every level Note: The following article was originally posted to LinkedIn. John Patton is TD Bank’s U.S. Diversity & Inclusion Lead. The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author. Show…
South Carolina Students Pick Cotton During School Trip
“I like it when you don’t talk back. Make money for me,” fifth-graders from Rock Hill were instructed to chant as they picked cotton.
NHL Ends Month Long Bus Tour to Celebrate Black History
When we think of the success of Black athletes in sports, we often think of Jackie Robinson breaking the baseball color barrier, Jim Brown leading the NFL not only in rushing but to social change and how every kid who grew up in the ’90s wanted to “be like Mike.”…