Diversity Management, News and Updates
In 1988, when Maritza McClendon began swimming as a treatment for scoliosis, the seven-year-old Afro-Latina craved a role model in the sport that looked like her. Years later, McClendon became one of the most decorated NCAA swimmers in history. Individual American and world swimming records followed. In 2004, she won…
The United Nations’ World Humanitarian Day was celebrated on August 19 to honor volunteers, professionals, companies and crisis-affected people who help deliver basic needs such as food, shelter, water and medical assistance to those who need it. While the day has passed, it’s important to acknowledge humanitarian efforts year-round while…
As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. Coverage From DiversityInc’s…
More and more investors are holding companies accountable for reporting on and disclosing the diversity of people on their board, which could incentivize companies to do more in terms of their DEI efforts. During a Fireside Chat with DiversityInc CEO Carolynn L. Johnson titled “The Link Between DEI and Financial…
As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. MLB Celebrates Jackie…
In a disappointing blow to all DEI professionals, a California law known as AB 979 has been ruled unconstitutional by a judge in the state. The law was designed to increase representation of underrepresented communities (including individuals who self-identify as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American,…
The Indianapolis Colts recently made news by creating a program to promote diverse coaches in the National Football League by earning fellowships on the Colts’ coaching staff. The Colts named the Tony Dungy Diversity Fellowship after the head coach who led the team to victory in Super Bowl LXI, making…
As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. Lack of DEI…
With budgets expected to increase over the next year, marketing professionals are looking to put that money to good use by focusing more on data and diverse talent, but more needs to be done on showcasing diverse voices in marketing campaigns. In a recent survey, Forbes asked 500 C-suite marketing…
Popular candymaker Mars announced that it is giving some of its most popular candy mascots — the six multicolored M&M characters — a makeover in an effort to make them more inclusive. Michelle Chapman and Anne D’Innocenzio of The Associated Press reported that “the company said that it will provide…
