Get Out: A Powerful Commentary on Race in America
Get Out is arguably the biggest movie phenomenon of 2017. The film raked in $175 million at the domestic box office, and comedian Jordan Peele became the first African-American director […]
Social Media: How Platforms Are Enabling Racism and Race-Related Echo Chambers
Officially, the birth of social media can be traced back to a site called Six Degrees, which was founded in 1997. From there, sites like LiveJournal, MySpace, and eventually Facebook […]
LGBTQ Representation on TV Has Major Room for Improvement
Hollywood has faced a tremendous amount of scrutiny in recent years for its lack of diversity. Though this year’s Emmys offered a glimmer of hope for women and creators of […]
Creating Inclusive Environments
Understanding the importance of inclusion is the first step but it takes several more to make it a reality. While there’s no general guide on inclusion, as every company’s needs […]
Why Traditional Diversity Training Doesn’t Work (& What to Do About It)
Diversity has been a professional buzzword for decades now, and as a response, most companies have instituted some form of mandatory diversity training. However, despite the big push from corporate […]
5 Tips for Doing Business Overseas
Understanding regional markets and cultural differences are 2 key aspects when opening the doors of your business overseas. Find out more about how to succeed and note the 5 vital […]
STEM’s Diversity Problem Could Have Grave Consequences
More inclusive industry is necessary to solve urgent societal and environmental issues. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pervade nearly every part of our lives. From information systems and civil […]
Beyond the Business Case for Diversity
Exploring the many other imperatives linked to a more inclusive workplace. Quite often, leaders and advocates make the case for diversity by focusing on the business results. Companies with diverse […]
GLAAD Studio Responsibility Index Shows Minimal Progress on LGBTQ+ Representation
Major studios exclude trans characters but increase screen time for others. In recent years, Hollywood has made some very public attempts to address diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. […]
Black Women Athletes Face Backlash for Tending to Mental Health
Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have faced criticism that white male athletes have not. Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history[1], was considered a shoo-in for more gold medals […]
