An Equitable Economy is Essential to Secure Freedom
I seem to be starting an annual tradition on my summer vacations. Last summer, my family traveled the country on…
The Critical Role of Data in the Fight for Workforce Equity
You cannot address what is not named. At the National Fund, we are committed to naming and confronting systemic racial…
Trauma Goes Beyond Headlines
Developing trauma-informed workplaces Americans have grown all too accustomed to violence. Just in the last couple of weeks, we witnessed…
What's the Real Jobs Story?
Reflections on the San Francisco Bay Area I just returned from a family spring break vacation in California. On our…
Economic Recovery Depends on Child Care
Black and Latina entrepreneurs critical for a post-pandemic workforce The Great Recession has some people asking, “Where are the workers?”…
Getting Comfortable With Feeling Uncomfortable
Discussions about race equity are challenging. Very often, they create tension and discomfort among the participants. At our 2022 National…
What's In a Name
Black women face labor market discrimination from the moment their resumes land on the desk Depending on who you are…
Racial Bias in Hiring Practices Widens the Black-White Wealth Disparity
We know that systemic racism is harmful to society, but many people may not realize how much racial discrimination in…
Overlooked and Undervalued
Black women in the workplace As Black History Month draws to a close and Women’s History Month is about to…
Moving Racial Equity from Lip Service to Action
During Black History Month, many employers publicly assert their commitment to racial equity. And yet too many leaders are failing…