American Century Championship - Final Round

Stephen Curry Unveils Project Centered On Diversifying Golf

NBA star Stephen Curry is on a mission to diversify the sport of golf through a new initiative.
by Brandee Sanders
04.24.22
2021 AFI Fest: Closing Night Premiere Of Warner Bros. "King Richard" - Arrivals

Serena Williams Supports Initiative That Empowers Black Engineers

Serena Williams has joined forces with the company Karat to increase the representation of Black engineers in tech.
by Brandee Sanders
04.21.22
Students and faculty adapt to remote learning at UMBC

Black Chemist Appointed To Serve As UMBC President

Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby will become the first woman to serve as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.22
Woman looking in the microscope in the laboratory

HBCU Alumna Aims To Diversify Clinical Research Industry

Clark Atlanta University alumna Danielle Mitchell is on a mission to increase the representation of Black women in the clinical…
by NewsOne Staff
04.03.22
United Airlines Boeing 787-9

Trailblazing Airline Captain Empowers Next Generation Of Aviators

M’lis Ward—the first Black woman captain in commercial passenger aviation—is on a mission to increase the representation of Black women…
by Brandee Sanders
03.20.22
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D&I Thought Leader Pamela Culpepper Makes Prada History

Pamela Culpepper has made history as the first Black woman appointed to serve on Prada’s Board of Directors.
by NewsOne Staff
02.27.22
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
09.30.21
The better the research the better the end product

National Urban League Unveils Digital Equity Initiative

The National Urban League has unveiled an initiative designed to address the digital divide.
by NewsOne Staff
09.29.21
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
10.04.21
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
10.04.21
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
10.02.21
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
10.01.21
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
10.01.21
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
09.30.21
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
10.08.21
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
Elton Brand Press Conference

Elton Brand Becomes Fourth Black GM In NBA

Elton Brand has become the fourth Black general manager in the NBA.
by NewsOne Staff
09.23.18
Exchanging new ideas and strategies

Lawyer Launches Platform To Expand Diversity In Entertainment

Jaia Thomas created Diverse Representation as an avenue to connect companies with entertainment lawyers, agents, publicists and managers of color.
by NewsOne Staff
07.07.18
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Former Morehouse President Joins Harvard’s Faculty

Former Morehouse College president John S. Wilson will serve as a senior adviser and strategist for Harvard’s diversity and inclusion…
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.18
Thurgood Marshall College Fund 27th Annual Awards Gala

Apple’s Head Of Diversity Steps Down

Denise Young Smith, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Apple has resigned.
by NewsOne Staff
11.26.17