diversity

Black Press to Target: Your Silence Is Loud—and Costly

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Houston, Texas, USA – March 13, 2022: People walking into a Target store in Houston, USA. Target Corporation is an American big-box department store chain. Photo: courtesy of NNPA Even before Target publicly rolled back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, the Black Press of America had requested a meeting with CEO Brian Cornell. Those requests—from National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and NNPA Chairman Bobby Henry—have gone unanswered for nearly a year. Cornell has not spoken to either Chavis or Henry,

Does Rick Caruso Support DEI Programs? 

The Trump Administration has launched a full-fledged campaign to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs nationwide in academia, business, employment, contracting, finance and every aspect of society. Trump’s officials have falsely argued DEI programs provide preferences to unqualified women and people of color. Obviously, nothing could be further from the truth! 

A Message to the Masses

All those that want to get rid of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), we will start by getting rid of you.   Let’s start by not doing business with those who don’t want to support us.

JPMorgan Chase and Apple Remain Committed to DEI Programs

Costco, JPMorgan Chase, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Apple continue to view diversity as a cornerstone of their workforce strategies, refusing to back down despite mounting pressure from conservatives and the White House.

AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less

Proponents say the growing use of AI in fashion modeling showcases diversity in all shapes and sizes, allowing consumers to make more tailored purchase decisions that in turn reduces fashion waste from product returns. And digital modeling saves money for companies and creates opportunities for people who want to work with the technology.