You can publicly commit yourself to diversity in the workplace, put it in writing on social media, hire diversity officers, and shuttle tens of thousands of dollars into “diversity initiatives,” but if you don’t...
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Jessica Baron, PHDWhat millions of Google searches for ‘jobs’ indicate about diversity
Did you know there are millions of searches every month for ‘jobs’ on Google? Naturally, people use search terms that match their interests and experience, with phrases like ‘engineering jobs’ or ‘jobs in finance.’ And...
AfricanAmericanHires.comAs we protest racism in the streets, we must also address it in the workplace
We cannot pretend that institutional racism doesn’t exist when we see repeated violence and hatred against Black Americans. And we cannot pretend that same racism doesn’t spill over into all American institutions...
Brad BoggsRace, Gender, and LGBTQ+ wage gaps are real – and they end up costing us all
White males make up the largest sector of the U.S. workforce and have, on average, always made the highest salaries. If we compare their salaries to those of women, ethnic minorities, the differently-abled, and LGBTQ+...
Interview: Correctional System Case Manager
Are you seeking a career where you can make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth? In this interview, an African American case manager for a juvenile correctional facility explains how her life and job have been...
Interview: Survey Research Assistant Manager
Are you good at collecting data and understanding numbers and statistics? If you are gifted in this area, and enjoy interacting with people in your daily job, a career in survey research may be right for you! In this...
Interview: 7th Grade Science Teacher
As a minority, have you ever considered entering the field of education? In this career interview, an African American science teacher shares how he is uniquely equipped to reach many at-risk students. He also shares...
Interview: Sports Marketing Executive
Are you interested in a career in sports marketing? This past Major League Baseball player shares his experience transitioning from a professional athlete to a marketing executive for the sport he loves. Q: What is your...
Interview: Vice President of Marketing and Sales
Have you ever considered a career in sales and marketing? In this interview, a Vice President of Marketing and Sales for a healthcare insurer shares how she has used her determination and political savvy to work her way...