Diversity in the Boardroom is Still Important

Diversity in the Boardroom is Still Important

Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are in full swing as the new administration tries to reverse long-fought efforts to diversify America’s boardrooms. One of the current U.S. administration’s first executive orders directed the federal government to...
Inclusion Is Still a Strategic Necessity

Inclusion Is Still a Strategic Necessity

In recent months—particularly following the United States Presidential inauguration on January 21, 2024, and the subsequent flurry of executive orders—some prominent corporations (e.g., Meta, McDonalds, Walmart, Ford) have signaled a rollback of their diversity,...
Democracy Is Not for Sale

Democracy Is Not for Sale

Today marks the dawn of a new regime in Washington, DC — one led by a president, party, and political establishment who seem not merely indifferent but actively hostile to many of the ideals that define our impact space. At a time when climate-stoked destruction has...
Diversity in Climate Tech Investing

Diversity in Climate Tech Investing

In the United States, less than 3% of venture capital (VC) funding is allocated to Black and Latinx founders, and funding to Black founders has decreased year over year since 2020. Additionally, Black investors constitute only 3% of the VC industry. These disparities...
Reclaiming DEI: Uniting Business and Society for Progress

Reclaiming DEI: Uniting Business and Society for Progress

This past month, a conservative group racked up the latest in a string of legal victories against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts – this time shutting down Fearless Fund’s program supporting Black women business owners. That same day, Bridge...
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