Diversity Management, News and Updates
In a historic first and an ongoing sign of increasing diversity and representation within the world of auto racing, Bubba Wallace has become the first Black driver to win a major NASCAR Cup race since 1963. The Associated Press and NPR reported that “Bubba Wallace became just the second Black…
Basketball great Michael Jordan is adding to his legacy outside the court. In February, the former Chicago Bulls star donated $10 million to help launch two medical clinics in underserved communities near his hometown in North Carolina. And now he’s announced another million-dollar donation — only this time it centers…
“Space Jam 2,” the second installment of the classic Michael Jordan-Bugs Bunny part-animated 1996 film, will star LeBron James. Filming is underway and video obtained by TMZ from the set shows James with his newest Los Angeles Lakers teammate Anthony Davis. Other NBA buddies, including Damian Lillard and Klay Thompson,…
NBA legend Michael Jordan believes so much in the power of mentorship that he has made a multimillion-dollar donation to a national nonprofit whose mission is to “break the cycle of generational poverty.” Friends of the Children selects kids who are at risk of continuing the cycle of poverty in…
Serena Williams took to Facebook to express her sentiments on the racial tensions between Blacks and police in a heartfelt post last week. In the post, the tennis star told a story of her riding in the car with her 18-year-old nephew. She recalled her feelings when she saw a…
In light of the recent shootings of Black men by police and the killings of police officers, many prominent Black celebrities have used their influence to call for change. On Monday, Charlotte Hornets owner and former NBA superstar Michael Jordan joined the ranks and called for an end to the…
