MLB sees a decrease in its diversity numbers

The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida released their annual report card for Major League Baseball, with telling results. Despite the sports organizations support of diversity hires, MLB saw a decrease in ethnic makeup versus last year. “The league scored an 82 in racial hiring, down from 90.5 … Read more

Major League Baseball is looking to expand its supplier diversity

Corey Smith is the Senior Director of Supplier Diversity and Strategic Sourcing at Major League Baseball (MLB).  Having met Mr Smith myself I can definitely say that the man is serious about promoting diversity within the organization.  While the MLB has been in the news for having to fire search firm Korn Ferry for its … Read more

US Gymnastics hit with sexual abuse scandal

According to ESPN, an “Indianapolis Star-USA Today investigation into sexual assault of young gymnasts has found hundreds of cases of athletes alleging abuse, as well as systemic failures that allowed abusive coaches to relocate to other gyms.” To often we hear of stories where trusted institutions with the goal of supporting young boys and girls … Read more