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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Why We Must Increase Doctors of Color to Address Health Disparities
Right now, just 5% of all physicians are Black, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. This is despite the fact that Black people make up more than 13% of the total U.S. population, according to the association’s study, and numerous other studies highlight the benefits of
How Corporate Leaders Are Creating More Inclusive Workplaces
As our society was confronted by renewed conversations about race in 2020, all aspects of life had to be examined. Corporate culture was no different, as both explicit and implicit policies that led to historic exclusion continue to be discussed by a variety of industry leaders. After speaking with several
Robert F. Smith on Racial Equity and Rebuilding Our Economy
It’s no secret that our country faced unprecedented turmoil in 2020, and moving into 2021 we are only beginning to look toward rebuilding our economy. We need to make sure that the tools we use to rebuild don’t also leave people of color behind. That’s why Robert F. Smith —
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the First African American CPA: John W. Cromwell Jr.
In 1896, three men passed the first Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam: Joseph Hardcastle, William H. Jasper and Edward C. Charles. These individuals are credited as the first to be issued CPA certificates under the first CPA licensing law. However, it would be decades and hundreds of issued certificates later
5 Young Black STEM Scientists Fight for Diversity
There were 16% fewer Black Americans who graduated with STEM science bachelor’s degrees in 2016 than there were in 2004, according to a report by Undark investigators who analysed data from the National Science Foundation. It’s no wonder that five young Black scientists and researchers felt called to lead in
OneTen to Expand Professional Job Opportunities for African Americans
In 2020, African Americans made up 12.4% of the total population of the United States. However, only 8% were part of the professional workforce, a percentage that has remained stagnant since 2013. That statistic is due, in part, to the fact that 80% of working-age African Americans don’t have a
Why We Must Increase Doctors of Color to Address Health Disparities
Right now, just 5% of all physicians are Black, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. This is despite the fact that Black people make up more than 13% of the total U.S. population, according to the association’s study, and numerous other studies highlight the benefits of
How Corporate Leaders Are Creating More Inclusive Workplaces
As our society was confronted by renewed conversations about race in 2020, all aspects of life had to be examined. Corporate culture was no different, as both explicit and implicit policies that led to historic exclusion continue to be discussed by a variety of industry leaders. After speaking with several
Robert F. Smith on Racial Equity and Rebuilding Our Economy
It’s no secret that our country faced unprecedented turmoil in 2020, and moving into 2021 we are only beginning to look toward rebuilding our economy. We need to make sure that the tools we use to rebuild don’t also leave people of color behind. That’s why Robert F. Smith —
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the First African American CPA: John W. Cromwell Jr.
In 1896, three men passed the first Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam: Joseph Hardcastle, William H. Jasper and Edward C. Charles. These individuals are credited as the first to be issued CPA certificates under the first CPA licensing law. However, it would be decades and hundreds of issued certificates later
5 Young Black STEM Scientists Fight for Diversity
There were 16% fewer Black Americans who graduated with STEM science bachelor’s degrees in 2016 than there were in 2004, according to a report by Undark investigators who analysed data from the National Science Foundation. It’s no wonder that five young Black scientists and researchers felt called to lead in
OneTen to Expand Professional Job Opportunities for African Americans
In 2020, African Americans made up 12.4% of the total population of the United States. However, only 8% were part of the professional workforce, a percentage that has remained stagnant since 2013. That statistic is due, in part, to the fact that 80% of working-age African Americans don’t have a
