Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) published a report showing what has improved with their Black Equity at Work Certification Program and what still needs work. Black Equity At Work Certification Program Analytics And Insights Report For the last 20 years, MLT has supported employers in their journey toward racial equity by providing talent, recruitment, retention, and overall DEI strategy assistance. MLT offers a premier pipeline of diverse talent, an Alumni network of more than 10,000 Black and Brown people, and serves as a trusted partner and advisor to employers across the
Mayor Karen Bass has said Los Angeles (LA) should have the power to decide how robotaxi companies expand in the city. Robotaxis – The Autonomous Car A robotaxi, a self-driving or driverless taxi, is an autonomous vehicle (AV) operated by a ride-sharing company. Last month, a Cruise vehicle – the leading AV company – struck a woman who was flung into its path by a hit-and-run driver. The driverless Cruise vehicle ran over her, stopped briefly, and then proceeded to drag her for 20 feet while pulling over to the
Archivi.ng is giving old newspapers in Nigeria a digital home as it recaptures 18,627 days of lost Nigerian news. Archivi.ng Archivi.ng began its mission to recapture lost Nigerian history by digitizing old newspapers and making them accessible to everyone online in December 2020. Project leader Fu’ad Lawal told Rest of World that his biggest motivation came from life in the newsroom as a journalist, as he found it frustrating to write about a particular place but not find any information online. He and a group of friends, as a weekend
Shero Comics, a LA-based multimedia company, is raising funds to bring video games to life that feature women and girls of color. Shero Comics LA-based Shero Comics aims to help women and girls of color find their superpowers in geekdom by building diverse IPs leveraged with technology. The company was founded in 2016 by award-winning writer, creator, and Shero CEO Shequeta L. Smith. After witnessing the lack of Black women and girls in comics and comic book movies, Smith launched Shero Comics, intending to create a renaissance of Black standalone
MM, a dating app that merges technology with real-life experiences, has raised £600K ($750K) in seed funding. The Dating App MM MM, launched in 2019, is a dating and events technology app merging AI with real-life events designed to help singles connect both in the app and in person. The company hosts events and experiences tailored for members to meet and network in person while doing the things they enjoy. MM is available to and has members from all races and genders but considers key cultural nuances within African, Caribbean,
Neon Money Club has partnered with American Express (Amex) to launch the Neon Money Club Cream American Express Card, making it the first Black-owned company to establish an American Express Card. Neon Money Club, co-founded by Luke Bailey and Jackie Liao, is an invite-only money club that aims to create an environment that allows users to become financially empowered while bypassing hurdles often faced. Members get access to invest in the US stock market, hyper-relevant financial content, and now their new Cream Card. The Cream Card Neon Money Club designed
Post-pandemic economic recovery among racial groups is the “most equitable in recent history,” a new Treasury Department report has found. While Black and Hispanic Americans typically bear the brunt of recessions, economic gaps between racial groups have narrowed in the last three years. Post-Pandemic Unemployment Rates The Treasury Department report states that prospects for the American economy looked grim at the beginning of 2021 following the pandemic and numerous lockdowns. Professional forecasters expected the unemployment rate to remain well above 5% for the following year, with Black and Hispanic Americans
The representation of women and racial and ethnic minority groups has increased at all levels over the past five years at Microsoft, a report found. Microsoft has released its fifth annual Diversity and Inclusion Report. Microsoft described itself as more diverse today than ever before, stating that the data clearly shows they are driving a positive change. “Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential to Microsoft’s mission,” said Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Microsoft, in the report. “We remain focused on increasing representation and strengthening our
This article was first published by Temidayo Adefioye on Medium. A few days ago, I stumbled upon a post that really struck a chord with me. It was about a junior developer who had recently been let go from his job because he was deemed “too slow.” The frustration and self-doubt in the post were palpable. He was on the verge of giving up on coding altogether and turned to the online community for advice. It got me thinking, and I felt compelled to share some guidance for those of
This article was first published by Owolabi Gbemisola Oluwatoyin on Medium. Starting a tech career can be challenging, and everyone makes mistakes along the way. However, recognising these mistakes and learning from them can help you succeed when starting. In this article, I will be discussing four mistakes I made in my early career and ways you can avoid them. 4 mistakes I made while starting a career in tech. 1) Making current situations or challenges discourage me : Any little challenges always discourage or get at me and I
