by Ray Hayes Office Depot has released their annual diverse supplier catalog. The catalog features a list of products sold by diverse vendors and highlights an assortment of more than 2,000 items. Office Depot holds the title as the first office supply company to release a catalog highlighting diverse suppliers. The first catalog being released … Read more
The HBO show Game of Thrones (Thrones) is one of the biggest phenomenon’s in cable television. From incredible storytelling, compelling characters, and outstanding battle scenes, Thrones has captivated audiences despite its lack of diversity. But is this an issue really? As a reader of the books, I’ve noticed that the show is MUCH more diverse … Read more
Dropbox has increased its workplace diversity numbers in 2016. In a celebration of its accomplishment, the company released a photo showcasing its commitment to diversity. Unfortunately the picture, at a glance, was not made up of diverse individuals. When it comes to ethnicity, often times individuals are categorized by assumptions. If someone sees a dark … Read more
Geraldine Moriba has decided to leave CNN. The soon to be former VP of diversity and inclusion accepted the job in late 2013 and now looks to head out on her own. According to CNN president Jeff Zucker, “Moriba will be launching Moriba Media, “taking her passion for great journalism on the road. Among her … Read more
The word desensitize means to make less sensitize; free (someone) from a phobia by gradually exposing the person to the thing that is feared. AMP Capital argues that Australian corporations are at risk of stalling on gender diversity due to their desensitization of the issue. They, being Australia’s top corporations, have made gender diversity less … Read more
At least 10,000 people submitted applications to qualify for the CBS Drama Diversity Casting Initiative. Of the submission, 450 were called in and 12 actors were selected for the CBS project. The overall goal of the initiative is to reach out and grant opportunities for previously overlooked and underrepresented groups including African American, Asian American, … Read more