Sherrell Dorsey
The Root
Seattle, WA, United States
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The 10: These Black Women in Computer Science Are Changing the Face of Tech
We’re always hearing about the lack of diversity in the technology industry, especially when it comes to black women. While their numbers may be small, black women are doing big things in the tech world. → Read More
Policy Efforts to Eradicate Forced Labor
While legislation is finally coming online to strengthen corporations' voluntary commitments on forced labor, loopholes remain. → Read More
The Next Billion-Dollar Idea Will Not Come from Silicon Valley
Ross Baird, founder and CEO of social impact investing firm Village Capital, is looking outside the Silicon Valley bubble for the next big business idea that will benefit communities of color. → Read More
Talking About Race and Police Violence at Work
Should corporate leaders take responsibility for creating safe environments to discuss race and marginalization at work? → Read More
Scooping Up Opportunity for Women in Rwanda and Haiti
Social entrepreneur Alexis Gallivan promotes economic recovery and mobility through ice cream. We spoke with her to find out more about her new ventures in Haiti and Rwanda. → Read More
PepsiCo Tackles Child Hunger with Summer Meals
Hunger in America harshly affects 1 in 5 children. PepsiCo decided to take action with a hunger-relief program that has distributed 6.5 million meals. → Read More
Capital One Empowers Girls to Code
Designers, developers and entrepreneurs gathered with Capital One in Washington, D.C. to showcase solutions that empower girls to enter the tech sector. → Read More
Yes, We Innovate: These 8 Engineers and Scientists Are Creating the Future Today
Those of us working in down-to-earth jobs can only tip our caps to those working in more lofty professions like space travel, biotechnology and systems gaming. → Read More
Have the Job You Want? Help Others Dress for Theirs
“An item of clothing that may not have relevance to one person could mean the world to someone else,” explains Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success. → Read More
Autonomous Technology Still Needs Humans After All
From self-driving cars to pilot-less airplanes, what is the future of autonomous machines and where do humans fit in? → Read More
A Growing Group Of Black Angel Investors Is Making Up For The Funding Biases In Venture Capital
These successful small business owners know how difficult it can be for black founders to secure the cash to get their companies off the ground. They... → Read More
'Project Just' Gamifys Fashion Transparency from the Ground Up
We spoke with co-founder Natalie Grillon about how gamifying the shopping experience is changing the way consumers think about their favorite brands. → Read More
6 Black Women Who Are Leading Africa’s Digital Revolution
There’s a resurgence of innovation happening across Africa as mobile phones and the internet spread throughout countries like South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania. → Read More
6 Black Women Who Are Leading Africa’s Digital Revolution
There’s a resurgence of innovation happening across Africa as mobile phones and the internet spread throughout countries like South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania. → Read More
Q&A On Climate Leadership With Activist Pioneer Bill McKibben
Environmentalist pioneer Bill McKibben spoke with TriplePundit about the political barriers that threaten climate change policy as we approach the election. → Read More
10 STEM Summer Camps for Students of Color
Don’t let the summer go to waste while school’s out. Summer break is a perfect time to introduce your children to in-demand science, technology, engineering and math skills while they have fun with new friends and mentors. → Read More
Nike Closes the Loop with Shoes Made From Trash
More than 70 percent of Nike footwear is made from its own trash, the company announced this month. → Read More
#AirbnbWhileBlack: It’s Time to Seek Alternatives. Here Are a Few
Recent stories reveal the discrimination black travelers face in the new shared economy. → Read More
Seventh Generation’s Plan to Take Over the Market Starts with Funny Woman Maya Rudolph
Can comedienne Maya Rudolph help Seventh Generation help get consumers to go green? → Read More
Will N.C. Cities Embrace Regional Transportation Plan?
Wake County transit authority wants to get residents out of their cars. → Read More