Diversity Coverage

Questions about diversity, inclusiveness threaten accreditation of UNC journalism school
Interim Dean Heidi Hennink-Kaminski informed faculty and staff of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media's provisional accreditation status in an email.

How to diversify corporate boards? Progress being made but no silver bullet solution, UNC experts say
CHAPEL HILL – California has been at the forefront of diversifying corporate boards through policy mandates in the United States. […]

Startup Spotlight on inclusive innovation: How to build inventive partnerships, collaborations
Editor’s note: This story was written by Shellie Edge of Innovate Carolina; photography by Sarah Daniels, Innovate Carolina. Startup Spotlight […]

30% of employees say they face exclusion in survey at NC firms in diversity study
Some 30% of employees report that they'd felt excluded in some capacity at their organization, according to a new survey of more than 2,100 employees of several well-known North Carolina-based companies.

'Battle Cry:' Watch our video salute to International Women's Day
Happy International Women's Day, Fam! In the spirit of waking up to a beautifully wrapped gift...we give you Battle Cry!

CBC OPINION
Editorial: Fixing a lack of diversity by eliminating diversity
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 -- What have legislative leaders done about the perceived lack of diversity on public university campuses? They have made the campus boards - and the UNC Board itself - even LESS diverse and MORE partisan.

Donald Thompson: Best of 2021 - people, products and businesses I admire
As an exercise in optimism, I like to end the year by making a short list of people, products, and businesses that kept me motivated toward excellence over the past twelve months. I encourage you to do the same. Here's mine.

How is your company doing on diversity? NC TECH, partners launches benchmark initiative
The North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH), along with partners The Diversity Movement and Racepoint Global, are pleased to announce a collaboration that will define a baseline of how tech and tech-enabled companies/organizations are faring in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion.  Here are the details.

100 Black Men Empowered march held in Wilson
Saturday, black men from Wilson marched from Whirligig Park to the County Courthouse. The march was meant to empower black men.

Institute for Private Capital unveils interactive tool to help private equity firms with diversity
IPC’s Diversity Integration Model, developed with EY, can help private equity leaders configure a realistic – and effective – plan for growth by using nine simple inputs to calculate how long it will take firms to achieve their diversity goals.

Crucial executive question: Are you a visionary or an integrator? 
As CEO, I’m constantly thinking about how my own leadership style can and should propel my organization forward. Other executives should do so as well. Let's talk about this in detail.

Astronaut set to become first Black woman on ISS crew
Jessica Watkins will become the first Black woman on the International Space Station crew.

Crucial advice for managers: Understanding, developing your personal leadership style 
If your direct reports and peers were to describe you, what characteristics would they point out? Would they say that you’re thoughtful, a great listener, deliberate, or meticulous? Would they mention attributes that you agree with? Or are there traits you feel you bring to the table that you wish more of your colleagues would notice? 

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How the 'little' Washington seeks inclusion and celebrates diversity
The gleam and glow of the Tar and Pamlico waterfronts is no doubt breathtaking, but what is truly powerful is the role the rivers played in the cultural history and diversity of the Little Washington.

Donald Thompson: Word choice is a leadership competency - choose yours carefully
Adaptability and authenticity are core competencies for future-focused leaders -- and so is inclusive language use. Although those negative feelings that come along with learning might sting in the moment, understanding how to manage them is key to moving forward because when we know better, we do better, right? 

'That's me, mom:' Children see themselves in startup's books
A local digital printing startup is working to restructure the look of children's literature by changing how the children see themselves.

Some say UNC-Chapel students need more diversity instruction
Dozens of state lawmakers sent a letter this week to University of North Carolina officials questioning the "indoctrination" that was part of a diversity program that UNC-Chapel Hill fraternity and sorority members recently attended.

Lawmakers question UNC-Chapel Hill over diversity program for fraternity, sorority members
Dozens of state lawmakers sent a letter this week to University of North Carolina officials questioning the "indoctrination" that was part of a diversity program that UNC-Chapel Hill fraternity and sorority members recently attended.

Donald Thompson: Do your values reach your frontline teams? Here's how
Skill-based education for frontline workers is essential. Here are three ways leaders can implement DEI work to benefit employees, customers, and company.