“Black America is still having our first in so many things. I mean, everyone was crazy with excitement because of got our first black woman to be on a major ticket. When we look at the disparities, think about the families who have the opportunity and access to education. One of the major things that happened in Jim Crow was denying education, denying ownership of property” , Representative Lawrence
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Voices of Diversity: Standing Up to Bigotry and Discrimination
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a transformative effect on business organizations as they navigate the racial inequities that persist today amid a nationwide push for social justice.
Continue ReadingAllies for Equity: Executives Julie Sweet and Tim Ryan Leading the Conversation
Two of the more outspoken executives on inclusion – Accenture’s Julie Sweet and PwC’s Tim Ryan–are doubling down on their efforts and accelerating the diversity journey of their respective organizations pairing action plans with their sharp rebukes of the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and others.
Continue ReadingBeyond the Moment: Long-Term Employer Commitment Key to Achieving Economic Equity
In the months since protests over racial injustice began springing up in cities across the country, Wayne County Community College District Chancellor, Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, has seen an increase in the number and urgency of conversations with corporate partners about building a more diverse workforce.
Continue ReadingA Small Spark: Detroit and Redeveloping the Black Economy
Rufus Bartell is high on Detroit’s continued momentum even amid COVID-19. The entrepreneur and owner of the clothing boutique Simply Casual continues to help lead the redevelopment of the Avenue of Fashion and thinks Detroit can serve as the model for redeveloping Black America financially. The President of the Independent Business Association discussed, entrepreneurship, racial justice and equity with the Detroiter.
Continue ReadingActions Speak Louder Than Words
The truism “action speaks louder than words” was evident when TCF Financial Corporation Executive Chairman Gary Torgow announced in July his bank will provide $1 billion in loan commitments to minority communities and minority- and women-owned small businesses, and $10 million in grants to assist low-to-moderate income home buyers.
Continue ReadingBeyond Words: Achieving Equity Requires Deliberate Action and Investment
With a social justice sweeping the nation following the brutal murder of George Floyd, a Black man from Minnesota at the hands of the Minneapolis police in May, the corporate world has stepped forward with support and a declaration of a renewed commitment to social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
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