Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
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Recognizing Disparities During National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month, and it’s an important time to recognize the impact of different diseases on communities of color. Because of systemic problems in our health system, people of color, particularly African Americans, are disproportionately impacted by negative health outcomes. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer impacts more than
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. by Preserving Stories of Black History
As we approach April 4, we honor the legacy of legendary civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this day 53 years ago, Dr. King was fatally shot while standing on the balcony outside his second-story room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. King was
Memo to Corporate America: The Fierce Urgency
After being contacted by multiple people who reached out hoping for a copy of the letter, I (Robert) made the decision to post it on my website. By Erecting Barriers, Georgia is Backtracking on the Hard-Won Right to Vote The right to vote is a cherished birthright of all Americans.
Events and Resources to Enjoy During National Poetry Month 2021
Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in United States’ history, made headlines in January 2021 when she read her now-famous poem “The Hill We Climb.” Through her powerful words, she stirred feelings across the nation and brought hope to those who had been without for some time. That’s the power
How “Conscious Inclusion” Leads to Board Diversity
Robert F. Smith, who was recognized by Forbes for his contributions to diversity and inclusion in the workplace this past year, offered the idea of “conscious inclusion” to CEOs looking to put into practice promises regarding diversity made over the last year. When speaking of cultural movements with the BlackNorth
MacKenzie Scott and Robert F. Smith are Cutting the Strings on Higher Education Philanthropy
A recent Forbes article described education philanthropy as coming with “more strings than Pinocchio.” Boosters often restrict their gifts to specific groups, funds, programs and buildings, reinforcing a more self-centered form of giving. But philanthropists like MacKenzie Scott and Robert F. Smith, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity
Recognizing Disparities During National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month, and it’s an important time to recognize the impact of different diseases on communities of color. Because of systemic problems in our health system, people of color, particularly African Americans, are disproportionately impacted by negative health outcomes. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer impacts more than
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. by Preserving Stories of Black History
As we approach April 4, we honor the legacy of legendary civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this day 53 years ago, Dr. King was fatally shot while standing on the balcony outside his second-story room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. King was
Memo to Corporate America: The Fierce Urgency
After being contacted by multiple people who reached out hoping for a copy of the letter, I (Robert) made the decision to post it on my website. By Erecting Barriers, Georgia is Backtracking on the Hard-Won Right to Vote The right to vote is a cherished birthright of all Americans.
Events and Resources to Enjoy During National Poetry Month 2021
Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in United States’ history, made headlines in January 2021 when she read her now-famous poem “The Hill We Climb.” Through her powerful words, she stirred feelings across the nation and brought hope to those who had been without for some time. That’s the power
How “Conscious Inclusion” Leads to Board Diversity
Robert F. Smith, who was recognized by Forbes for his contributions to diversity and inclusion in the workplace this past year, offered the idea of “conscious inclusion” to CEOs looking to put into practice promises regarding diversity made over the last year. When speaking of cultural movements with the BlackNorth
MacKenzie Scott and Robert F. Smith are Cutting the Strings on Higher Education Philanthropy
A recent Forbes article described education philanthropy as coming with “more strings than Pinocchio.” Boosters often restrict their gifts to specific groups, funds, programs and buildings, reinforcing a more self-centered form of giving. But philanthropists like MacKenzie Scott and Robert F. Smith, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity
