The percentage of women on Georgia’s public company boards has steadily increased every year. Until now, that is. Women directors make up 27.4 percent of the state’s corporate board, virtually the same as 2024, when women held 27.2 percent of director seats. The 2025 OnBoard study also showed some backsliding of key metrics. OnBoard tracks […]
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How canceling DEI at Target got them canceled
At the beginning of February, social activists and influencers decided to stand against Target after the retailer decided to restructure its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy. Target said in a statement that it is concluding its three-year DEI goals and its Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) Initiatives to accelerate action in key areas, […]
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Black geeks embrace growing diversity at DragonCon
The pop culture convention makes a significant effort to encourage diversity and kindness amongst its attendees.
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Inaugural Eddie Awards celebrates disabled entrepreneurs
The ceremony was held last week at the City Springs Center in Sandy Springs. By Allison Joyner Last week, local nonprofit Synergies Work honored business owners with disabilities during the first-ever EDDIE Awards. Short for “entrepreneurs dedicated to diverse, inclusive excellence,” the EDDIE Awards celebrate innovative and ambitious business owners with disabilities making a difference […]
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Recording Academy’s new Chief DEI Officer wants to amplify underserved communities in the music industry
Nzinga “Zing” Shaw says that her new position is not just a job but a way of life. By Allison Joyner The organization that brings you the Grammys has hired Nzinga “Zing” Shaw as their new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. The Recording Academy, which recognizes achievements in the music industry worldwide, began […]
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SCAD’s new director of inclusion wants to help positively impact metro Atlanta
Previously the student success advisor and admission records specialist at SCAD, Lace Walker has now been named the college’s new director of inclusion. By Allison Joyner Ensuring a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to thrive, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) appointed Lace Walker as the university’s new Director […]
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Park Pride’s MLK Day equity update
By Guest Columnist MICHAEL HALICKI, executive director of Park Pride
Monday, Jan. 18, is the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, an occasion that calls on us all to honor the legacy of Dr. King and to consider whether our individual actions follow in his example.
