Bloomberg
From Aunt Jemima to AI, How Racism Creeps Into Design
Sep.15 -- Brands originally built on racist stereotypes have existed for more than a century. Now racial prejudice is also creeping into the design of tech products and algorithms.
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Why Michelle Obama's Mental Health Admission Is Important
According to the CDC, the percentage of Americans experiencing the symptoms of depression or anxiety has steadily increased throughout the shutdown.
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CRISPR Cure For Sickle Cell May Be Slowed By Black Patients' Mistrust
CRISPR may be a cure, but clinical trials may lack volunteers because of black patients' mistrust of biased and unethical medical practices.
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Establishing Community Through Journalism
African American newspapers started in 1827 and became more prevalent after the civil war, providing a voice for the voiceless.
Bloomberg
Bernie Sanders National Press Secretary on Resonating With Voters
Jan.27 -- Bernie Sanders National Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray discusses the key issues of the 2020 presidential campaign with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal, Scarlet Fu and Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Markets: What'd You Miss?"
Bloomberg
Companies Without Diverse Boards Are Committing Corporate Suicide: Hobson
Ariel Investments President & Co-CEO and Starbucks Chair Mellody Hobson talks about the need to make corporate boards more diverse. She's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Dec. 13.
The Recount
How the Fight Over CRT Threatens Black History
Black History Month is drawing to a close, and it’s VERY clear that the future of Black history is incredibly uncertain. As bogus debates over critical race theory roil their way through school board meetings across the country, they...
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Black Men Reflect On The Need For Good Physical And Mental Health
Keenon James heads Washington D.C.'s chapter of Black Men Run. He says it's his duty to lead by example.
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Black Immigrants Feel Excluded, Though Their Population Is Growing
Black immigrants share their experience coming to the U.S. and how they're dealing with their own set of issues.
Bloomberg
Private Equity Billionaire Is Also a Major Philanthropist
Jun.20 -- Robert F. Smith, Vista Equity Partners founder and chairman, says his commitment to philanthropy comes from watching his parents and their generosity. He speaks on the latest episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer...
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Illinois' New Marijuana Law Could Set Benchmark For Social Equity
Illinois has officially launched its new legal recreational marijuana program and experts say its social equity provisions are the gold standard.
Bloomberg
Ariel’s Rogers Says U.S. Needs More Black Entrepreneurs
Jun.22 -- John Rogers, Ariel Investments chairman and co-chief executive officer, discusses the need for racial and economic equality in corporate America with Bloomberg’s Shartia Brantley at the Bloomberg Invest Global 2020 virtual...
Bloomberg
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Wealth Tax Plan, Health Care and Venezuela
Jan.30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, discusses her proposed wealth tax plan, U.S. health-care policy and the political crisis in Venezuela with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal on "Bloomberg Markets: What'd You Miss?"
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Federal Court Will Temporarily Block North Carolina Voter ID Law
According to the Associated Press, a U.S. district judge said she will formally halt the ID requirement sometime next week.
The Recount
Medical Racism and Vaccine Hesitancy in Black Communities
Dr. Elaine Batchlor, CEO of MLK Community Healthcare, joined The Recount Daily Pod to discuss her Atlantic op-ed "I'm a Black doctor. My mom still won't get vaccinated." Dr. Batchlor believes this hesitancy is understandable and...
Bloomberg
All Star Code CEO Lewis on Social Impact, Technology
Aug.14 -- All Star Code founder and Chief Executive Officer Christina Lewis speaks with Bloomberg’s Aki Ito about the intersection of social impact and technology at the Players Technology Summit in San Francisco.
Bloomberg
How a Celebrity Tailor Has Redefined Luxury Athleisure
Celebrity tailor and designer Rich Fresh has made a name for himself in Los Angeles as a luxury athleisure designer. To get there, he's had to face down many challenges, including a fashion industry that's often held back Black designers.
Bloomberg
What Can the Fed Do to Promote Diversity at the Bank?
Jul.30 -- On this edition of "Bloomberg Equality," Michelle Holder, assistant professor of economist at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, discusses racial, ethnic and gender inequality in the U.S., and how the coronavirus outbreak is...
Bloomberg
Why the NAACP Returned Facebook's Donation
Dec.18 -- NAACP President and Chief Executive Officer Derrick Johnson discusses the reasons behind the civil-rights organization's return of a donation it received from Facebook Inc. and the call week-long boycott starting Tuesday, Dec....
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Vaccine Skepticism Among African Americans Has Historical Roots
As the chances of having a vaccine grow, the fear of taking that vaccine does too, particularly among African Americans.
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After Buffalo Massacre, Civil Rights Leaders Pitch Anti-Hate Plans
The NAACP has proposed policy aimed at preventing future acts of racist domestic terrorism that involves law enforcement, regulation and gun control.
Bloomberg
Chadwick Boseman & Lupita Nyong’o Discuss 'Black Panther' Social Implications at Apollo Theater | THR News
Choruses of “yes!” and murmurs of agreement accompanied everything speakers Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o and 'Atlantic' national correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates said, like they were preachers in a black church.
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The History And Modern Celebration Of Juneteenth
One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the law establishing June 19 as a U.S. holiday.
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Community Rebuilds Historic Chapel Built On North Carolina Plantation
Reaves Chapel in North Carolina is estimated to have been built around the 1850s or 1860s by former enslaved African Americans on the plantation.