McDonald's has joined a list of major companies that are rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments following the Supreme Court ending...
In the wake of the recent debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a harsh reality has emerged: the future of America is inextricably linked to our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This is not just a policy conversation; it is a defining moment for our national identity. The stakes are high, and the consequences of inaction are profound.
Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Dr. Veronica Appleton uses her platform as an educator, DEI executive, and children’s author to inspire social...
When California’s Democratic Attorney General Kamala Harris was elected to the US Senate in 2016, an Associated Press headline boasted: California’s Kamala Harris becomes...
Benjamin Chavis is the CEO and president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). The trade organization represents more than 200 Black newspapers across...
Fearless Fund CEO Arian Simone speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court in March 2024. Tom Brenner/The Washington Post via Getty Images
by Angela R. Logan,...
Chicago native Ulric Shannon understands the importance of a solid education.
Despite his parents not graduating from college, his father, who was from Alabama, and...
As a major event during the year-long 80th anniversary celebration of UNCF (United Negro College Fund), UNCF Chicago will recognize seven extraordinary individuals and...
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By Keith Boykin
“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word...
