I have spent my life working at the intersection of business, culture and community. I’ve seen the best of what diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, or DEI, can achieve and the worst of what ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Given the U.S. executive orders and strong anti-DEI stance, many corporate leaders are fearful about the legality of continuing ...

Earlier this month, the city of Bend announced it is seeking applicants to fill three vacancies on its Human Rights and Equity Commission. Its goals include advocating for historically marginalized or ...

In 2018, Starbucks closed over 8,000 U.S. stores for a single day of racial bias training, a decision that cost them over $16 million in lost revenue, all to address a brand-damaging incident. In 2023 ...

“When I look towards 2026, I find myself caught between cautious optimism and frustration,” said Karen Blake, tech inclusion strategist and former co-CEO of the Tech Talent Charter. It’s a sentiment ...