Kwasi Mitchell’s Bold Leap to Leading Purpose and DEI Strategy at Deloitte
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by Atlanta Tribune
18h ago
The Chief Purpose and DEI Officer shares his lifelong fight for equity and addressing disparities.  Kwasi Mitchell became Deloitte’s first Chief Purpose Officer in 2020, with leadership of the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy added to his portfolio in 2023. Now, as Deloitte’s Chief Purpose & DEI Officer, Mitchell leads Deloitte’s efforts on sustainability and climate change, equity including DEI and supplier diversity, trust including responsible business practices and trustworthy and ethical technology, and social impact for Deloitte’s more than 170 ..read more
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Property is Power! Hidden Barriers: The Invisible Hand of Discrimination in Black Homeownership
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by Atlanta Tribune
1d ago
by Dr. Anthony O. Kellum In the pursuit of homeownership, Black Americans face systemic barriers that impede their progress at every stage of the process. From mortgage application rejections to appraisal discrimination, the road to owning a home remains disproportionately challenging for Black prospective buyers. Despite legislative efforts to address discrimination, the disparities persist, hindering Black Americans’ ability to build generational wealth. According to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Black loan applicants in the United States are more than twice as lik ..read more
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Exclusive: Mayor Andre Dickens Tackles Crime, Affordable Housing, Youth Support During 2024 State Of The City Address
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by Amir Shaw, Contributing Writer
1d ago
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his 2024 “State of the City Address.” During his speech, held at the Woodrow Arts Center, Dickens provided insight on Atlanta’s achievements, the issues that most be solved, and the future outlook. He began his speech by giving stats on Atlanta’s achievements and the metro area being named as the “All of these things are a testament to our city’s forward momentum,” Dickens said. “Momentum built on choosing what’s best for our Atlanta. We’ve made tremendous strides in public safety with major crimes against people down by over 15% and homicides down by 21 ..read more
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100 Black Men Of America, Inc. Launches Real Men Vote Campaign Rallying Black Men Around the Importance of Voting
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by Atlanta Tribune
1d ago
The nation’s largest African American-led mentoring organization, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., announced today the launch of its “Real Men Vote” campaign and 14-city tour. The tour kicks off in Cleveland, Ohio on April 1st at Premier Barbershop, and this effort is focused on delivering critical voter education and engagement ahead of the 2024 Presidential election. Milton H. Jones Jr, Chairman of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. said “We are an organization with more than 4,000 members, all of whom are registered to vote in the upcoming national and local elections. Further ..read more
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Valerie Montgomery Rice: Making History, One HBCU at a Time
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by Atlanta Tribune
2d ago
Rice broke barriers as the first woman leader at two HBCU medical schools, and she’s committed to health equity and training more Black doctors. by Donnell Suggs, The Atlanta Voice There are only four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) medical schools in the United States — Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Howard University College of Medicine, and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Valerie Montgomery Rice has played a significant role at two of them. She’s not just the sixth president of Morehouse School of Medicine; she’s the first woma ..read more
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Arrieux Jr.’s Strategy: Skills-Based Hiring and Inclusive Growth
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by Atlanta Tribune
2d ago
Roger G. Arrieux Jr. NY office managing partner, Deloitte LLP, offers a glimpse of what DEI looks like when it works. by Eva Francis, The Amsterdam News True leaders have vision, connect with people, and inspire growth. By these measures, Roger G. Arrieux Jr. stands out. As east region market leader and managing partner of Deloitte’s New York office—the organization’s largest and its US headquarters—he is focused on advancing both the business and equity. “Success has to do with being innovative,” Arrieux Jr. says, adding that his drive to succeed is “an outgrowth of my love for New York City ..read more
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Alabama’s Governor Ends DEI Programs at Public Schools, Negatively Impacts Black Students
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by Amir Shaw, Contributing Writer
3d ago
Alabama took a step backward after Gov. Kay Ivey signed a sweeping bill that bans state funds for  diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public entities, including public schools and higher education. SB129 would also “authorize certain public entities to discipline or terminate employees or contractors who violate this act.” In a statement, Ivey provided flawed reasoning as to why she signed the bill. “My administration has and will continue to value Alabama’s rich diversity, however, I refuse to allow a few bad actors on college campuses – or wherever else for that matter ..read more
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Real Times Media Expands its Who’s Who In Black Footprint Following an Impressive 2023 Program
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by Atlanta Tribune
3d ago
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, and Detroit return to the 2024 programming schedule. Real Times Media’s, Who’s Who In Black, the premier platform celebrating excellence within the African American community over 35 years, is thrilled to announce its 2024 return with an expanded program. Who’s Who In Black relaunched in 2023 after a three-year hiatus brought about by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The events held in Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus were sold-out, showcasing the immense talent, leadership, and innovation that exemplifies the spirit of excellence and collabor ..read more
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Historic Antitrust Settlement Reshapes Real Estate Landscape: NAREB Prepares for Industry Shift
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by Atlanta Tribune
1w ago
This $418 million settlement, expected to go into effect by July pending judicial approval, marks a significant shift in loosening the powerful trade group’s grip on America’s housing market. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia  In a development reshaping the real estate industry, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finalized a historic settlement late last year following a multibillion-dollar antitrust ruling. This $418 million settlement, expected to go into effect by July pending judicial approval, marks a significant shift in loosen ..read more
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This Week In Black History March 20-26, 2024
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by Atlanta Tribune
1w ago
MARCH 20 1852—The leading Black nationalist of the 1800s Martin R. Delany publish­es his manifesto entitled “The Condi­tion, Elevation, Emigration and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States.” Delany, who fought in the Civil War to end slavery, became frustrated with American racism and argued that Blacks were “a nation within a nation” who should consider returning to their Africa homeland. Delany, who became a doctor, would later advance an ar­gument for reparations saying, “They [Whites] had been our oppressors and injurers. They obstructed our progress to the high positions of ..read more
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