Black-owned businesses in U.S. cities: The challenges, solutions, and opportunities for prosperity
At a January 17 event marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said, “From Reconstruction, to Jim Crow, to the present day, our economy has never worked fairly for Black Americans—or, really, for any American of color.” Yellen’s remarks were an acknowledgement that U.S. policymakers have established racially tilted rules for the economy, […]
What the most successful diversity programs in the workplace have in common
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have increased in popularity over the last few years, as many companies have taken realized the importance of supporting a diverse workforce at every level. In 2021, about 8 percent of CEOs at Fortune 500 companies were women, which adds up to 41 percent, the highest it has ever been. Still, there’s plenty […]
Operation HOPE Continues Streak of Impressive Growth with Release of 2022 Annual lmpacts
Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicating to helping low-and moderate income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced its top-line results for 2022. Celebrating its 30th year, Operation HOPE continued its impressive streak of growth by expanding its national footprint of locations, growing its portfolio of top-tier partner organizations and serving a record number of clients. Recognized as American […]
From Apple to Facebook, Tech’s New Diversity Pledges Follow Years of Failure
Spurred by nationwide protests and calls to end systemic racism after the police killing of George Floyd, Google, Microsoft Corp. and Facebook Inc. recently vowed to increase the diversity of their workforce. If this sounds depressingly familiar,
Darren Walker, Pres Ford Foundation
I have lived on both sides of American inequality. I began life in the bottom 1 percent but found my way to the top. And I know, all too personally, that the distance between the two never has been greater.
Operation Hope Report
As of May 2020, the African American community stands at the door of a double crisis: First, African Americans make up approximately 40 percent of the overall fatality rates tied to COVID-19, according to the latest numbers
ATL Black Restaurants
Like so many modern American cities, Atlanta’s hospitality scene is its biggest cultural draw for both locals and visitors. New restaurants, breweries, bars and cafes open seemingly every day. Food and beverage establishments anchor the myriad mixed-use