It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Ronald C. Parker, former Global Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PepsiCo, past President & CEO of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and a trailblazing leader in corporate DEI and labor relations. Ron was a true champion of equity, tirelessly advocating for inclusive workplaces and fair opportunities across industries.
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the immediate actions are Trump’s reinstatement of harsh immigration policies, directives rolling back civil rights protections, and a push to gut the Department of Education’s diversity programs—each item aligning with the Project 2025 blueprint.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — To offer alternatives, Bryant has partnered with Ron Busby, president and CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, providing consumers with a directory of 300,000 Black-owned businesses.
The initiative comes as Black consumers are projected to spend nearly $2 trillion by 2030, according to the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. NAACP President Derrick Johnson said that corporations rejecting multiculturalism are putting themselves at a disadvantage in a changing economy.
The six-part series, executive produced by Dawn Porter, premieres Tuesday, February 25, with two episodes airing back-to-back on HBO. All six episodes will be available to stream on Max.
Even Edward Blum, the man behind the Students for Fair Admissions case, admitted the ruling does not apply to scholarships and student programs.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The event brought together leaders in healthcare and media, emphasizing the critical need for collaboration in addressing health disparities impacting Black Americans.
The impact on the retailer’s bottom line has been undeniable, with Target’s stock price experiencing a sharp decline.
Since 2020, February 23rd marks the day my family again relives the tragic lynching of Ahmaud in Satilla Shores. In less than twenty (20) days, I, as a father, bear the indescribable loss of a child. There is no word in English to describe a parent’s loss of a child. Today’s verdict in the Jackie Johnson trial is a bitter conclusion of the fight to hold Johnson criminally accountable. “We promised, at Ahmaud’s gravesite, that we would fight for complete justice for him, and we will continue to fight to get Justice for Ahmaud,” said Marcus Arbery, the father of Ahmaud Arbery.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Currently, the majority of HBCU presidents are concerned with the potential impact of new Trump administration Executive Orders against DEI and the threat of federal funds being revoked from their Black colleges.