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Working as a woman in tech can have its challenges, especially since the industry is still male-dominated. Though women make up half (50%) of all U.S. workers in STEM occupations, according to research, however, Black and Hispanic workers continue to be underrepresented in the STEM workforce. Black professionals represent only…
Black women are dying of breast cancer at a much more aggressive rate than white women, according to a study from the American Cancer Society, and previous studies from the Centers for Disease Control find that disparities in healthcare could be to blame. Breast cancer is the most common cancer…
In October 2018, SB 826 was enacted. The legislation mandated that public companies headquartered in California have at least one woman on their boards by the end of 2019, and a minimum of three women on boards of six directors or more by 2022. However, one group of women is…
During Women’s History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of woman innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout March to learn about more important figures. Born: July 25, 1920, London, U.K. Died: April 16, 1958, London, U.K. Known best…
California lawmakers passed a law requiring all public companies based in the state to have at least one female director by the end of 2019. Latina women are still being left behind in representation, despite the number of Hispanics in the civilian U.S. workforce more than doubling from 10.7 million to 25.4 million workers between 1990…
During Women’s History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of female innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout March to learn about more important figures. Related Story: Women’s History Month Profiles: Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner, Inventor Born: May 5, 1864 in…
Women now lead 167 of the country’s top 3,000 companies, according to the Wall Street Journal. That number has doubled from a decade ago, but it is still under 6%. The issue lies within the pipeline that leads to the top. Though women receive promotions and fill executive seats, they’re…
During Women’s History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of woman innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout March to learn about more important figures. Born: August 25, 1927 Clarendon County, South Carolina Died: September 28, 2003 East Orange, New Jersey…
At five years old, girls are just as confident as boys. By age six, that confidence starts to waver. By nine, the gap between girls and boys who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) becomes apparent. By 17, only 11% of girls are interested in STEM. This…
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services under congresswoman Maxine Waters issued a report this month that summarizes the Committee’s review of the diversity and inclusion practices in the U.S.’s largest banks. It found that although banks and other financial services firms tout their diversity and inclusion policies, the sector…