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#SiliconValleySoWhite: Black Facebook and Google employees speak out on big tech racism

A hostile workplace in mostly white and male companies from Facebook to Google makes black employees feel like they don't belong.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayFeb 10th, 2020

Intel diversity chief talks retaining black talent in Silicon Valley

Many Silicon Valley companies struggle to hire and retain black workers. Intel has had more success than most, growing its black populati.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 2nd, 2018

Intel diversity chief Barbara Whye talks retaining talent

Many Silicon Valley companies struggle to hire and retain black workers. Intel has had more success than most, growing its black populati.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 2nd, 2018

Audiences want to see "Black Widow" in theaters but family movies could struggle to lure people from the couch

A new survey found what movies this summer consumers preferred to watch in theaters and which they would rather watch at home. "Black Widow" Marvel Studios The summer movi.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 20th, 2021

How Crowns & Hops is building a Black-owned craft beer brand — and a community

The founders of Crowns & Hops are working toward opening a brewery and taproom in Inglewood.The founders of Crowns & Hops are working toward opening a brewery and taproom in Inglewood......»»

Category: topSource: latimesMay 14th, 2021

Despite diversity efforts, colleges still struggle to improve the experience for Black students

The Business Journals’ Hilary Burns interviewed top administrators from Amherst, SUNY Albany and Towson to better understand strategies and mindsets that have helped them achieve better results for Black students......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2021

Fair Housing Month is over, but the fight against discrimination continues. ‘The Shame of Chicago’ shines a light on the racial wealth gap.

A Chicago Realtors group is screening a documentary focusing on the people, policies, and institutions that segregated Black and.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 11th, 2021

Bartlett: Vaccine Hesitancy and the Long Shadow of Racism

Vaccine Hesitancy and the Long Shadow of Racism in U.S. Health Care Nearly a third of Black Americans are taking a wait-and-see approach to the Covid vaccines or will only take one if required. What’s driving this? The New Republic, April .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 2nd, 2021

"Nomadland" shatters the "#VanLife" meme and reveals many Americans" fight for economic survival

There is an important difference between the trendy lifestyle of #VanLife and the real nomads who live out of vans to survive. Fern (Frances McDormand) in ".....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 24th, 2021

Outside the Box: After the Chauvin verdict, we all must speak up against those who condone racism and police violence

A disturbing encounter in a Maryland suburb shows the danger of remaining silent in the face of what we know is morally wrong......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 22nd, 2021

30 Easy Ways to Be More Environmentally Friendly

Being environmentally conscious is not all about plastic bags; it’s about making everyday choices that will — quite literally — determine our success or failure as a species. We can be........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstApr 21st, 2021

How Reparations Fit Into the Push for Racial Justice

As protests against police violence against Black Americans spark larger discussions about racism, an idea long relegated to the political fringes -- reparations for slavery and the discrimination that followed -- is going more mainstream. Pres.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 14th, 2021

The fight over who will pay for Texas blackouts gears up

A high-stakes struggle is taking place in federal bankruptcy courts, in state courts and in the Texas legislature......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 14th, 2021

The American Library Association has published its list of the most-challenged or banned books in 2020. They include stories about racism and racial justice.

Demands to remove books addressing racism and racial justice or those that shared the stories of Black, Indigenous, or people of color grew in number. Authors Harper Lee and Toni Morrison. AP Photo The American Library A.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 11th, 2021

Korean esports players, staff speak out on ‘unspeakable’ racism, harassment in America

Korean esports players, staff speak out on ‘unspeakable’ racism, harassment in America.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 7th, 2021

Latest Forbes richest list shows Black billionaires remain a rare club

Jay-Z's business success looms large, but the small number of African American billionai.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 6th, 2021

Opportunity zone consulting bid in Tampa has a Black-owned firm claiming "systemic racism"

The leader of an African American-owned real estate development firm in Tampa sent a blistering letter last week to Mayor Jane Castor and the city council, claiming systemic racism is blocking opportunities for minority business owners in the city......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 6th, 2021

More than 70 top Black business leaders are reportedly urging US companies to fight against Republican voting laws

Black business executives across America claim the new voting bill that was passed in Georgia could restrict the rights of Black voters. Ken.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 1st, 2021

Dan Bongino runs one of the top US Facebook pages, but says its execs never speak to him and "do everything they can to get in my way"

Conservative commentator Dan Bongino is one of the most popular US figures on Facebook, but claimed that his success is in spite of the platform. Dan Bongino speaks onstage during Politicon 2018 at Los Angeles Convention Center. Rich Polk/Ge.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 26th, 2021

SEC charges uBiome co-founders with $60 million fraud

"The company's purported success depended on deceit," an SEC official said in a statement on its charges against San Francisco microbiome startup uBiome......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 18th, 2021