Janice Gassam Asare

Women at senior levels of the workplace are burning out at faster rates than their male counterparts and have a steeper path to the top, according

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to spotlighting mental health, challenging stigma and creating spaces “where people are

American law schools may eliminate the longstanding DEI requirement for law schools, according to a Reuters report . Instituted by the American Bar

Employees have a complicated relationship with human resources (HR). There is a commonly held belief that “HR is not your friend,” and many employees

Six years after the murder of George Floyd sparked mass protests around the world and led to increased conversations about anti-Blackness and racial

Black workers experience a litany of negative outcomes in corporate America; bias is often embedded into their workplace experiences.

In the last few weeks, a controversy in the beauty world has generated a lot of conversation.

The Justice Department's OLC recently declared EEOC hiring recommendations unconstitutional, suggesting employers felt forced to consider race. This move, part of a broader effort against DEI initiatives, signals a shift in federal enforcement. While Title VII's protection against disparate impact—where neutral policies disproportionately harm protected groups—remains legally intact, experts warn the EEOC and DOJ will likely be less supportive of such claims. This doesn't stop workers from filing cases, but it places a heavier burden on them. Employees are now strongly advised to meticulously document all evidence, as specific proof of discriminatory policies and their impact will be essential for successful outcomes.

From Target, to the NFL, to the Barclays Center, Jay-Z's deals keep drawing fire, raising hard questions about career success, loyalty, and who we leave behind.

New York City's Commission on Racial Equity (CORE) organized the city's largest reparations gathering for Juneteenth 2026, aiming to shift the holiday from symbolic celebration to meaningful action. Political strategist Tyrik Washington highlighted the event's focus on joy, community, and civic engagement to advance reparations and racial equity discussions. CORE's community-led initiative used celebrity performances to educate New Yorkers on its objectives. Washington projects reparations could significantly reduce occupational segregation and achieve pay equity for Black New Yorkers within 5-10 years, addressing current disparities where Black workers hold fewer quality jobs. He envisions expanded entrepreneurship, wealth creation, and business ownership, generating jobs and economic mobility. Experts like Nikole Hannah-Jones advocate for cash payments to close the wealth gap, which research indicates benefits the entire economy. Reparations ultimately seek economic self-determination and redress for historical harms.