Ellen McGirt
Fortune
New York, NY, United States
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The Leadership of Congressman Elijah Cummings: raceAhead
The congressman was a giant figure, a towering presence for civil rights, and a tireless defender of his beloved Baltimore. → Read More
The World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List: raceAhead
Spoiler alert: Cisco is number one. But how they get there is a labor of “love.” → Read More
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day?: raceAhead
The second Monday in October now raises important questions on what we remember and why. → Read More
On This National Coming Out Day: raceAhead
Knowing who you are is enough. → Read More
Target’s Caroline Wanga Is Here to Change the World: raceAhead
In a new podcast interview, the company’s chief culture, diversity, and inclusion officer and vice president of human resources says it’s part of her job to make it truly safe for people to be themselves. → Read More
Montgomery, Ala., Welcomes Its First African-American Mayor: raceAhead
It’s a long overdue milestone for a city that birthed the civil rights movement. → Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Set to Hear Arguments on Civil Rights Protections for LGBTQ Workers: raceAhead
Be extra kind to your LGBTQ workmates today, their jobs are on the line. → Read More
The Freedom House, a Building With a Notorious Past in the Slave Trade, Is For Sale: raceAhead
The registered National Historic Landmark is in need of a new owner. → Read More
Trailblazing Actor Diahann Carroll Has Died: raceAhead
She was the first African-American woman to lead a primetime network television series in a non-stereotypical role. → Read More
USA TODAY Commissions an Original Poem by Poet Richard Blanco to Mark the Anniversary of the El Paso Shooting: raceAhead
Blanco, the first Latinx inaugural poet, says the work is “a hard look at our place as Hispanics in the United States.” → Read More
Jessye Norman Exits the Stage: raceAhead
The majestic American soprano was a towering figure, and one of the most decorated artists in opera history. → Read More
CNN Appoints Some 'Leaders on Impeachment': raceAhead
CNN faces criticism for focusing only on five women calling for impeachment, and ignoring others who have long called for holding President Donald Trump accountable. → Read More
Stacey Abrams Tops The Root 100: raceAhead
Take a look at this year's list of influential African Americans and be inspired. → Read More
Powerful Women Paying it Forward: raceAhead
Sharing power should be a mission. Some of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Politics understand that. → Read More
The Most Powerful Women International 2019: raceAhead
In some welcome news, one-third of the list are newcomers. → Read More
Cheers and Tears at the 2019 Emmy Awards: raceAhead
Some of the winners used their platforms to take a stand for equity and inclusion. → Read More
A Global Climate Strike Begins: raceAhead
Students in 150 countries are taking to the streets to demand action on climate change. → Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Under Fire for Brownface Photo: raceAhead
While the photo reflects poorly on his blind spots at the time, he’s clearly not alone. → Read More
Feliz #HispanicHeritageMonth: raceAhead
If you're planning to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year, it's worth taking a moment to meet the man who made it happen. → Read More
Maryland Launches an Investigation on Racial Terror Lynchings: raceAhead
Maryland has started a commission to seek justice for victims of racial terror. → Read More