Equity

For Black, brown and other people from marginalized groups in the workplace, there continue to be stark inequalities that hinder our success.

52,374. That's how many Black women-owned businesses there were in the U.S. in 2020. Although this number might seem insignificant, their impact can be felt. According to J.P. Morgan, Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, and there's no end in sight.

There's one business hack that's winning, though it's often overlooked: Diversity, equity and inclusion is good for business — and just plain good.

Along with enjoying its highest ever viewership ratings, the NFL has evolved into a pioneering force for social change and corporate impact.

A recent disturbing trend has emerged that threatens our collective progress: the dissolution of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Private financial institutions and organizations have both money to invest and the motivation to generate a return on double-bottom-line investments, making them the ones who drive the real results in impact investing.

These franchises are putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to inclusivity.

Many people get overwhelmed with diversity language. Just two letters in the difference between equality and equity spell out two very different approaches — here's how you can understand how they're different.

As a DEI expert, I'll share my tips for engaging in meaningful conversations about Juneteenth — and damaging actions you must avoid at all costs.

This is a quick guide for employees to understand and familiarize themselves with the most important aspects of equity compensation.

One of the biggest strikes against Black workers in the United States isn't always the way they look or dress, but it can often be something more subtle and ingrained: how they speak.

Brand equity is an invaluable resource that sets your product or service apart in the competitive market and keeps your customers loyal.

When you create an investment offering designed to meet your social enterprise's unique goals, you position yourself to connect with values-aligned investors who want to support projects they care about — like yours!

What can Martin Luther King Jr. teach us today — even in the face of resistance? Entrepreneurs can use what I call the "three C's" — guiding principles Dr. King lived by which can assist us in our work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Understanding equity is key to being an intelligent business owner. Learn how to calculate equity for shareholders in this detailed guide.

To make the most of diverse teams, leaders need to foster solidarity and a culture of community and belonging. But, it also comes down to individual employees to play their part in acknowledging and respecting differences.

An economic perfect storm has created a flood of cash in the market.

It is no secret that equities have increased pressure due to tightening margins. While the split between companies is about 50/50 in terms of how many S&P 500 companies (NYSEARCA:...

Black people are more likely to die from cancer than other racial group, yet there is significant underrepresentation of Black healthcare providers, scientists and advocates who can help to facilitate earlier cancer detection and better health outcomes.

Inclusive leaders acknowledge and embrace both competition and collaboration.

We spoke with Foster, whose BeRootedco.com is the first Black woman-owned stationery brand to make it on the retail giant's shelves, about shaking up her industry and keeping diversity, equity and inclusion top of mind.