Diversity
2019 NBA Awards - Arrivals
Issa Rae, LIFEWTR Initiative Amplifies Diverse Creatives

Issa Rae has teamed up with LIFEWTR for an initiative designed to amplify the artistry of diverse creatives.
by Brandee Sanders
04.17.21
Businessman checking mobile device in modern business office
Private Sector Increases Workplace Racial Gap: Study

A new report found that removing barriers would close the workplace racial gap in 25 years.
by Anoa Changa
03.07.21
US-ARCHITECTURE-MEDIA-NEW YORK TIMES
NY Times Admits Coverage Rooted In White Perspectives

An internal review by the New York Times revealed it has work to do in creating an environment that is…
by Anoa Changa
02.26.21
Justice Department Inspector General Releases Report On Investigation Into FISA Warrant Process During The 2016 Election
Replacing Trump Appointees Should Mean DOJ Diversity

Cleaning house, Biden has an opportunity to bring in a new crop of U.S. attorneys committed to the values of…
by Anoa Changa
02.09.21
Premiere Of Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" - Arrivals
Television Academy Picks Issa Rae For Executive Committee

Issa Rae has been appointed to serve on the Television Academy’s Executive Committee.
by NewsOne Staff
01.11.21
2019 NHL Awards - Declaring Our Principles-Advancing Equity
Danita Johnson Makes Major League Soccer History

Danita Johnson is the first Black president in Major League Soccer history.
by NewsOne Staff
01.09.21
Healthcare Worker Portrait
Initiative Aims To Increase Black Doctors' Representation

Morehouse School of Medicine and CommonSpirit Health are on a mission to increase the representation of Black doctors.
by NewsOne Staff
12.21.20
2020 Embrace Ambition Summit | Tory Burch Foundation
Princeton To Name Residential College After Mellody Hobson

Businesswoman Mellody Hobson will have a residential college at Princeton University named after her.
by NewsOne Staff
10.11.20
Sing For Hope Gala 2019
CaSandra Diggs Makes CFDA History

For the first time in its 58-year history, a Black woman will serve as president of the Council of Fashion…
by NewsOne Staff
08.23.20
BET Presents The 51st NAACP Image Awards - Red Carpet
Michael B. Jordan Leads #ChangeHollywood Initiative

Michael B. Jordan has teamed up with Color of Change to launch an initiative designed to combat racism in the…
by NewsOne Staff
07.27.20
23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards - Red Carpet
Bozoma Saint John Makes History At Netflix

Bozoma Saint John is the first Black woman to hold a C-suite position at Netflix.
by NewsOne Staff
07.05.20
REVOLT X AT&T Host REVOLT 3-Day Summit In Los Angeles - Day 3
Recording Academy History: Valeisha Butterfield Jones' New Job

Businesswoman Valeisha Butterfield Jones has been appointed as The Recording Academy’s first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
by NewsOne Staff
05.03.20
Red Crayon
9-Year-Old’s Art Project Celebrates Diverse Crayon Shades

A 9-year-old from Virginia created an art kit dubbed “More than Peach” that celebrates multicultural crayon shades.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Barnes & Noble's 'Blackface' Black History Month Slammed

The store completely misses the mark.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
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Book Highlights Swarthmore College’s Historic 1969 Sit-In

A new book highlights the historic 1969 sit-in at Swarthmore College.
by Brandee Sanders
03.31.20
University of Missouri U. Missouri Campus Back To Work One Day After President And Chancellor Resign Resigns As Protests Grow over Racism
University Of Missouri's Tweet About Diversity Backfires

The athletics department faces heat for condescending tweets about Black students.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Emmy Awards 2019 Arrivals
Journalist Who Questioned RuPaul At Emmys Speaks Out

She says she definitely had some "trepidation" about her question.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Washington DC, Howard University campus sign
Howard University Launches Diversity Coaching Program

The Howard University School of Business has launched a new diversity coaching program.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
2019 MTC Spring Gala - Arrivals.
First Black Choreographer Nominated For Tony Since 1996

Camille A. Brown is the first Black choreographer to be nominated for a Tony Award in 23 years.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Facebook Exhibits Technologies At Innovation Hub
Facebook Nominates First Black Woman To Board

Peggy Alford is the first Black woman to be nominated to join Facebook’s board of directors.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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