Omerge Alliances Launches National Mentorship Program “Omerge U.” For...
Integrated marketing consultancy Omerge Alliances launches Omerge U. and is seeking qualified mentees. Omerge U. is the firm’s signature mentorship program designed to help professionally inclined...
View ArticleSamsung Surprises a Newark Elementary School with $50,000 in Technology to...
Samsung announced that the company has provided a $50,000 technology grant to increase access to tools for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning at the Peshine Avenue Elementary...
View ArticlePepsiCo Americas Beverages and the Marcus Graham Project Join Forces to Build...
PepsiCo Americas Beverages has announced that it will be the 2015 sponsor of the Marcus Graham Project’s iCR8 boot camp, a summer-long experiential learning program that provides aspiring advertising...
View ArticleHoneywell And NASA Bring Hip-Hop Physics Educational Series To Northeastern...
Honeywell and NASA’s award-winning, hip-hop physics education program, FMA Live! Forces in Motion, is making its way to Northeastern U.S. middle schools this spring. Aiming to inspire students to learn...
View ArticleWells Fargo Diversity and Inclusion Living the Vision
At Wells Fargo, we know that we can only be as successful as the communities we serve. We know that when we invest in those communities – by lending to families and businesses, putting people to work...
View ArticleOpportunities Initiative Launches in Chicago with More than 4,000 Participants
One way to fight health disparities and obesity may be to turn off the TV. Food companies disproportionately target television advertising for unhealthy products like candy and sugary drinks to Latino...
View ArticleJennifer Hudson’s Julian D. King Gift Foundation and Staples Support Chicago...
Staples, Inc. announced that it funded 115 local classroom projects in Chicago, as part of its recent $10 million pledge to Think It Up™, a new national initiative of the Entertainment Industry...
View ArticleLeBron James, Akron making college possible for city kids
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James is giving kids from Akron — ones with challenging backgrounds like his — the chance to go to college for free. The NBA star has partnered with the University of Akron...
View ArticleMen’s Wearhouse Helps Americans Re-Enter The Workforce
Men’s Wearhouse is proud to announce that the National Suit Drive has collected a record one million donations to date. This year has been the most successful Suit Drive since the program’s inception...
View ArticleTwitter sets employee diversity targets
The Twitter workforce is 34 percent female. By next year, the social media site wants to boost that number to 35 percent. The modest goal is among several diversity objectives at Twitter that the tech...
View ArticleAmeren Illinois President Richard Mark Understands How Diversity and...
Recently, Ameren Illinois President Richard J. Mark was recognized by the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce for his efforts to champion diversity and inclusion at Ameren Illinois. As a leader of the...
View ArticleOptimizing Your Network
An executive’s network is a critical tool for their career. As an executive advances, their network is the primary source for career opportunities. In fact, outplacement experts suggest that ~85% of...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Measure Board Inclusiveness
How much is “enough” diversity? To be sure, diversity improves board performance. This premise is widely accepted from a range of stakeholders – from board chairmen, to investors, to key influencers...
View ArticleOwens & Minor Finds a Purpose in Promoting Supplier Diversity in the...
With a 30-year track record of promoting supplier diversity in healthcare, Owens & Minor definitely has an edge when it comes to fostering women-, minority-, and veteran-owned businesses. Viewing...
View ArticleDiversity and Inclusion – The Difference Makers
At Bank of America, we know that the power of diversity, truly harnessing our differences — in thought, style, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and experience –...
View ArticleHSBC’s Decades-Long Celebration of Individual Differences Sets the Global...
Since its founding in 1865, HSBC has recognized the need for diverse perspectives in order to serve diverse constituencies. HSBC started in Asia – “H” represents“Hong Kong” and “S” represents...
View ArticleBeing Intentional When Creating a Culture of Inclusion
The well-regarded educator and author Peter Drucker is famously known for his quote: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” That concept is particularly true when it comes to inclusion and diversity...
View ArticleBoldly “All In” – Driving Diversity and Inclusion and Making Strides
By Dawn R. Rosemond I attended elementary school back in the late 1970s. I remember this practice during recess where the self-appointed “cool kids” would take it upon themselves to pick teams for the...
View ArticleSetting the Pace for Diversity Advancement
By Kathy Bowman-Williams Day Pitney’s strong reputation for client service and legal representation goes hand in hand with its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. The firm has been at the...
View ArticleFighting the Culture of Silence in the Face of Tragedy
By Kori S. Carew Over a year ago on June 12, 2016, my morning unfolded much like that of many of you. I was horrified at what I was learning as details of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando came...
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