Wells Fargo CEO’s ‘Limited Pool of Black Talent’ Comment Not Going Down Very Well
*According to Reuters, Wells Fargo made big plans to achieve some diversity goals, including a pledge to increase the number of Black leaders in five
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Mastercard Pledges $500 Million To Help Close The Racial Wealth Gap
With the Black Lives Matter protests sparking new dialogue about race relations within the United States, more corporations have been forming new initiatives to end
The James Beard Foundation Launches Investment Fund For Black And Indigenous-Owned Businesses
Food and drinks businesses have been suffering as a result of the massive closures due to COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic restrictions on in-door
National Black Farmers Association Calls for Boycott of John Deere
John Deere, the world’s leading manufacturer of farm equipment, takes pride in its corporate values of “integrity, quality, commitment, innovation.” But the nearly 200-year-old American
Starbucks Has Officially Abandoned Plastic Straws For Iced Beverages
Starbucks is following up on its commitment to get rid of plastic straws and is bringing in its long-awaited “sippy cup” lids for iced beverages.
The Board Challenge Launches Pledge for Companies to Add a Black Director to Their Boards
The Board Challenge today announced the launch of a pledge for U.S. corporate boards of directors to add a Black director within the next year.
Beyoncé Donates An Additional $1 Million to Small Black-Owned Businesses
Mega-superstar and philanthropist Beyonce has made an additional donation earmarked for Black-owned small businesses to the tune of $1 million according to Billboard. Beyonce announced, through
US Gains Nearly 1.8 Million Jobs in July
The U.S. labor market continued to regain ground in July, though at a slower pace, indicating the economic rebound is still making headway despite a
Trader Joe’s Says Label Names Aren’t Racist, Refuses to Amend Them
Amid a cultural revolution that has seen numerous racial and ethnic stereotypes dismantled, including Aunt Jemima, Trader Joe’s has refused to shift. According to CNN,
Black-Owned Craft Brewery Launches $100,000 Initiative To Help Black Beer Businesses
Crown & Hops is a Los Angeles-based craft brewery founded by Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter and is one of only 60 Black-owned breweries in