When organizations think about diversity and inclusion from a marketing perspective, that often boils down to ensuring that members of the four primary ethnic and racial groups – African American, Asian American, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic White – are represented in collateral pieces, on websites, and so on. Inclusive marketing is more nuanced than that, and…
Diversity is often relegated to race. Some brands think they have checked the diversity box by showing black and brown faces in their brochures or commercial spots, and they’re wrong. Diversity is more than skin color, and there are many more ways in which people are different. Age is just one that is often overlooked….
In 1920, the 19th Amendment was passed, granting women the right to vote after a long and hard-fought battle to establish equal rights. The suffragist movement was so polarizing that when the amendment passed, there was no fanfare. In 1971, fifty years after that momentous day in our nation’s history, U.S. Congress proclaimed August 26th…
Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout. But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…