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This Is How Racism Affects Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
How can AI support diversity, equity and inclusion?
There is a history of distrust between communities of colour and emerging technologies such as AI. How can we rebuild trust and ensure AI is used ethically?
Leadership
Black History Month: Key events in a decade of Black Lives Matter
February is Black History Month and 10 years since Trayvon Martin’s death sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. Here are key moments over the decade.
Systemic Racism
What is critical race theory?
Critical race theory is a way of thinking about America’s history through the lens of racism, by examining how the legacy of slavery and segregation is embedded in modern-day legal system...
Systemic Racism
How can leaders prioritize inclusivity in 2022? 6 key focus points
The BBC's Director of Creative Diversity and author of Diversify, June Sarpong, asks whether progress is being made in the fight against racism.
Systemic Racism
Black History Month: What is it and why do we need it?
The US celebrates Black History Month in February. Here's what to know about the event's origins and purpose, and how to celebrate this year and the 2022 theme.
Systemic Racism
How supporting social innovators can help drive racial equity
A new roadmap aims to empower social entrepreneurs so leaders across society can accelerate innovation, support communities and promote racial equity.
Systemic Racism
Why was Sidney Poitier such a critical figure for social justice?
Sidney Poitier played a pivotal role during the civil rights movement. After his recent passing, we remember him as an icon of the film industry.
Artificial Intelligence
Racial bias in AI is a big problem. This activist explains why
AI technology ethics are already being questioned, with critics saying systems could compromise privacy, target marginalized groups and normalize intrusive surveillance.
Better Business
Here’s how organizations can put intersectionality to work
Institutions need to incorporate an understanding of intersectionality into their policies and practices – including recruitment and leadership style.
Media, Entertainment and Information
4 ways media and entertainment could be more equitable and diverse
Examples of media, entertainment and sports brands that are bringing their diversity commitments to life.
United States
The 'Digital divide' hits rural Black Americans hardest, study finds
Nearly 40% of rural Black Americans have no internet at home and the lack of available services and cost contribute to the digital gap.
SDIS2021
Why tackling racism and racial injustice must be part of the Decade of Action
We have a moral and economic imperative to end racism and racial injustice. Here's what the World Economic Forum and GHR Foundation are doing about it.
Systemic Racism
In times of racial injustice, university education should not be ‘neutral’
Universities provide an environment to shape the world in which we want to live and help students contribute to an equitable world.
Systemic Racism
Racial and ethnic inequality has cost US economy $51 trillion since 1990
A new paper shows that racial and ethnic inequalities have cost the US economy $51 trillion in lost output since 1990.
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