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Rushing Through Legislation On The Use Of E-Scooters Endangers Disabled Pedestrians

ByGus AlexiouContributor

More needs to be done to understand the unique risks the increased use of e-scooters in urban environments over the last few years poses to disabled pedestrians. If planned legislation is rushed through without more rigorous checks, then more avoidable injuries and even deaths are inevitable.

The State Of Black Entrepreneurship

ByRaymond PierceContributor

Lil Nas X Named Suicide Prevention Advocate Of The Year

ByDawn EnnisContributor

Leaders At Blavity’s AfroTech Executive Conference Share What’s Next For Black Innovators

ByYola RobertSenior Contributor

Showrunner And Executive Producer Of THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Meg DeLoatch, Talks About Tonight’s Timely Episode On Cultural Appropriation

Tonight CBS Studios broaches the topic of cultural appropriation of the Black culture in a new episode of THE NEIGHBORHOOD, and Meg DeLoatch, the Black executive producer and showrunner of the show, shares with Forbes what she hopes viewers will walk away with after tuning in.

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LOOP Raises $21M Series A To Make Car Insurance More Equitable

Today, the car insurance industry is rife with bias; priced on things many would say has little or nothing to do with their driving. Loop wants to change that

Oct 3, 2021

Choose Your Words Wisely: The Right Words Matter!

Politically correct words and labels are important. We don’t want to offend or embarrass ourselves and others. We want to do what’s right. We want to be inclusive with our language.

Oct 1, 2021

Mindset Matters: The Great Resignation, Disability, And Defining A New Ethos For Employee Engagement

This column explores the value of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) can be a framework in towards finding a more effective solution to the great resignation which has become a real issue in the war for talent.

Oct 1, 2021

Adobe Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021 With Fireside Chats, Storytelling

To mark the occasion, San Jose-based Adobe is holding several internal events for its employees, including fireside chats with disability experts and employee storytelling around disability.

Oct 1, 2021

Doth The Professor Protest Too Much?

The debate regarding whether universities should encourage free speech or create safe spaces for students has become a political litmus test. But the classroom is not a place for politicization and protest. It is a place for discussion and civil discourse.

Oct 1, 2021

Damian Marley, Cannabis, An Abandoned Prison And A Struggling Town: The Fascinating Story Of Ocean Grown And Evidence

"It wasn't like we were trying to buy a prison. It was serendipity," says Damian Marley. "It wasn't on purpose, but it ended up serving a purpose."

Oct 1, 2021

How JuE Wong Grew Olaplex To The No. 1 Independent Haircare Brand

Net sales of Olaplex bond-building haircare products grew by 90% from 2019 to 2020. It is also the most popular haircare brand on social media. This meteoric rise is credited to Singapore-born President and CEO JuE Wong, who specializes in brand turnarounds and growth.

Oct 1, 2021

Here’s Why Bill Maher Is Dead Wrong On The Black National Anthem

Bill Maher provides a classic example of the powerful White man who thinks he gets it but so doesn't. Here are several reasons why he's completely out of step about the Black National Anthem (and how you can learn from it).

Sep 30, 2021

Tiffany Cross Shared Her Harrowing Experience With Fibroids to Inspire Other Black Women Disproportionately Affected By The Condition

MSNBC Host, Tiffany Cross, shared her experience with uterine fibroids, a sometimes debilitating medical condition that disproportionately affects Black women and is rarely discussed in public spaces or mainstream media, until now.

Sep 30, 2021

Save The Wrapping Paper For Gift-Giving: Feedback Packaging For DEI Doesn’t Always Come In A Pretty Box

When we share messaging with the world with the goal of elevating and educating, use the feedback we receive—both the pretty and the not-so-pretty—to extend the elevation and the continue the much-needed education.

Sep 30, 2021

3 Bills That Aim To Protect Disabled Students From Harm In Schools

There are three bills in Congress that together could, among other benefits, help protect disabled students from harm, and help ensure that school remains an opportunity for them, not a sentence.

Sep 30, 2021

Black Founders Matter

Black Founders are not only an inspiration for other African Americans, but also have a huge impact on our economy.

Sep 30, 2021

Approaching The Cliff: A Pivotal Week For Young People Aging Out Of Foster Care

Think of Us founder Sixto Cancel on what's ahead for young people in foster care who face an abrupt exit from the child welfare system as the moratorium on "aging out" ends.

Sep 30, 2021

She’s The First Bald Sports Illustrated Model And She’s Using Her Platform To Normalize Alopecia And Baldness In Women

Five years ago, Christie Valdiserri's hair began falling out, she was diagnosed with alopecia, and she didn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today, she's Sports Illustrated's first bald model, and she's using her platform to normalize baldness in women.

Sep 30, 2021

What Employers Need To Know About Workplace Mental Health And Legal Liability

As employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations, what is the best way to proceed when an employee makes a disclosure?

Sep 30, 2021

Why Kevin Rizer Believes Hiring Disabled And Neurodiverse Employees Is Good For Business

It's time companies take a look at how they are accommodating and creating opportunities for neurodiverse individuals, remote hearing, and visually impaired employees, according to Kevin Rizer, author of Always Wear Pants: And 99 Other Tips for Surviving and Thriving While You Work from Home.