Black Founders Only Receive a Fraction of VC Funding
A record 2021 is cause for celebration…and more aggressive change Shortly after the racial unrest that followed George Floyd’s death, Black startup founders suddenly found themselves in favor. Venture capital […]
Understanding the Inequities Unearthed by the Pandemic
‘Post-pandemic’ America must do more than return to normal. The pandemic remains a threat – COVID-19 case counts are rising once again as the Delta variant ravages unvaccinated populations throughout […]
Why Representation in Media Matters
Diversity on and offscreen reinforces self-esteem, community, and innovation. The 2021 crop of Emmy nominees is refreshingly diverse, and not in a forced, disingenuous way. Michaela Coel, the creator and […]
Washington Post’s ‘White Racial Identity’ Video Sparks Fierce Backlash
Defensive response reflects national struggle to discuss race productively. The Washington Post’s video series, “The New Normal”, was originally introduced as an advice column of sorts, intended to help viewers […]
What We Can Learn from Companies Succeeding at DEI
In an era of painfully slow progress, some businesses are offering valuable lessons in fairness and equality. The conversation about diversity in corporate America can often be a downer, accented […]
Why the Chauvin Verdict is Just the First Step
True justice requires broader police reform all across America. On April 20, Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the murder of George Floyd[1]. And rightfully so, people […]
True Equity Requires Investment in These 4 Categories
HR, Operations, Finance, and Marketing are essential in any DEI strategy. In the past year, we’ve seen corporate America follow a somewhat predictable playbook with regard to diversity, equity, and […]
New Oscars Diversity Rules Address Numbers, Not Underlying Attitudes
Post-#OscarsSoWhite reforms are just a tiny step in the right direction. In 2015, the viral #OscarsSoWhite hashtag ignited an important conversation about representation in Hollywood and went on to become […]
What’s Preventing DEI Progress in Big Tech?
Several years of progress reports have done little to change the culture. In the current climate, big tech is under fire for everything from misuse of personal data to its […]
Unchecked Bias in AI Could Derail DEI Throughout Society
Without intervention, technological advances could do more harm than good. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already present in many facets of our lives – the voice assistants that we ask to […]
