May 31, 2021 | History, Justice, Racism
For 100 years, the World War I memorial in Durham served as a constant reminder of a different and more unequal era in American history. The stone pillar was both a monument to those who lost their lives, and to a time when not even their ultimate sacrifice could make...
May 24, 2021 | Health, Racism
More education typically leads to better health, yet Black men in the U.S. are not getting the same benefit as other groups, research suggests. The reasons for the gap are vexing, experts say, but may provide an important window into unique challenges Black men face...
May 17, 2021 | Food & Beverage, Racism, Women
A set of cookies depicting the beauty and range of Black women’s hair caught viral attention on social media as the gorgeous and soothing decorating videos were posted just after Black History Month to TikTok and Instagram. Now, the woman behind the creations is...
May 3, 2021 | Leadership, Racism, STEM
Before anyone can fully understand Dr. Leroy Long III, newly tenured associate professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, it’s helpful to hear from the students he mentors. One of those students, Melanie Canfield, is...
Mar 15, 2021 | Business, Racism
Even with growing investor pressure to recast overwhelmingly white boards of directors, nearly two-thirds of the nation’s 3,000 largest publicly traded companies lack a Black board member, according to new data analyzed by BoardProspects. The...
Feb 1, 2021 | Equity, Racism
After receiving over 600 nominations, the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund today announced its second round of awardees, focusing on Black leaders in Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, DC. Each will receive $20,000 to use however they...
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