How to Choose a Good Role Model Based on 6 Key Characteristics
Choosing a good role model can set you up for success in life. Role models can come in many forms, including family members and colleagues. Here are six characteristics to look for when choosing a positive role model.
How to Choose a Good Role Model Based on 6 Key Characteristics
Choosing a good role model can set you up for success in life. Role models can come in many forms, including family members and colleagues. Here are six characteristics to look for when choosing a positive role model.
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Companies Must Deliver on Their Promises Regarding Racial Justice
After 2020’s renewed focus on racial justice, many corporations and foundations pledged nearly $11 billion to support organizations and movements that promote racial equity. However, only around $5.8 billion of that amount has translated into real investments that create lasting change within communities of color, according to Candid.org. There are
Robert F. Smith and Bank of America Make Investments in Trident to Accelerate Business Growth
In 2017, Trident, a private equity firm that utilizes proprietary technology when investing in small businesses, was founded by Eric Taylor, a former portfolio manager. Taylor saw that other institutional capital markets generally left small businesses in underserved areas, particularly in Black and Brown communities, overlooked. Seeing these small businesses
Why We Must Invest in Education for Diverse Populations
We’re seeing a demographic transformation across the country. For example, new U.S. Census data shows that dozens of counties are now less than 50% white, even though actual population size in these communities did not decrease. In these communities, no one racial or ethnic group makes up a majority. In
The Student Loan Pause is a Temporary Reprieve for a Growing Problem
The current health and economic crisis has left many people without jobs, often making it difficult to pay bills, buy groceries and repay debt, including student loans. Student loan debt is a prevalent issue in the United States, with about 44.7 million Americans taking out some type of loan to
The Importance of Reflecting America’s Diversity in Our Museums
History allows us to take an honest look at our society and see more clearly the work that remains toward a more just and equal future. However, not all hindsight is 20/20. A recent study conducted by CBS News found that Black history is taught differently in every state in
Walmart Donates $1 Million to Student Freedom Initiative
Recently, The Walmart Foundation committed $1 million to Student Freedom Initiative as part of a plan to donate $100 million over the next five years through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity to help address racial disparities in the United States. This gift was included in the first round of
Companies Must Deliver on Their Promises Regarding Racial Justice
After 2020’s renewed focus on racial justice, many corporations and foundations pledged nearly $11 billion to support organizations and movements that promote racial equity. However, only around $5.8 billion of that amount has translated into real investments that create lasting change within communities of color, according to Candid.org. There are
Robert F. Smith and Bank of America Make Investments in Trident to Accelerate Business Growth
In 2017, Trident, a private equity firm that utilizes proprietary technology when investing in small businesses, was founded by Eric Taylor, a former portfolio manager. Taylor saw that other institutional capital markets generally left small businesses in underserved areas, particularly in Black and Brown communities, overlooked. Seeing these small businesses
Why We Must Invest in Education for Diverse Populations
We’re seeing a demographic transformation across the country. For example, new U.S. Census data shows that dozens of counties are now less than 50% white, even though actual population size in these communities did not decrease. In these communities, no one racial or ethnic group makes up a majority. In
The Student Loan Pause is a Temporary Reprieve for a Growing Problem
The current health and economic crisis has left many people without jobs, often making it difficult to pay bills, buy groceries and repay debt, including student loans. Student loan debt is a prevalent issue in the United States, with about 44.7 million Americans taking out some type of loan to
The Importance of Reflecting America’s Diversity in Our Museums
History allows us to take an honest look at our society and see more clearly the work that remains toward a more just and equal future. However, not all hindsight is 20/20. A recent study conducted by CBS News found that Black history is taught differently in every state in
Walmart Donates $1 Million to Student Freedom Initiative
Recently, The Walmart Foundation committed $1 million to Student Freedom Initiative as part of a plan to donate $100 million over the next five years through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity to help address racial disparities in the United States. This gift was included in the first round of