Ellen McGirt
Fortune
New York, NY, United States
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Department of Justice Distributes a Memo to Immigration Court Employees With a Link to A White Supremacist Site: raceAhead
The article in question included racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric and called out specific judges by name → Read More
Black Women Can’t Bridge the Gender Gap Alone: raceAhead
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is a reminder that bridging the gender gap is everyone’s job. → Read More
Author Casey Gerald Ponders the Black Experience in an America Shaped by Hate: raceAhead
In a wide-reaching essay, the philosopher-entrepreneur demands nothing but full renewal of his spirit and yours. → Read More
Why Today’s Google Doodle Is So Special: raceAhead
Arantza Peña Popo’s doodle is called 'Once You Get It, Give It Back,' a reminder that we all have to pay it forward. → Read More
Missing Toni Morrison: raceAhead
The novelist and Nobel Laureate died today at 88. Her recent essays both called out white supremacy and offered a blueprint for fighting it. → Read More
Judge Recommends the Officer Who Killed Eric Garner Be Fired: raceAhead
The decision is now in the hands of NYC’s police commissioner. → Read More
Who Won the Democratic Debate?: raceAhead
While there was plenty of drama between the candidates, the clear winners were supporters of Eric Garner. → Read More
Trump Comes for Baltimore, Baltimore Claps Back: raceAhead
While the president’s attacks on the city were seen as a line too far, it’s time to understand the history behind Baltimore’s problems. → Read More
Does Netflix Fail Creators of Color?: raceAhead
The abrupt cancellation of fan favorite 'Tuca & Bertie' raises questions about the platform’s recommendation algorithm. → Read More
Puerto Rico’s Victory: raceAhead
With the resignation of their embattled governor, Puerto Ricans are hoping for some long overdue progress. → Read More
Fired for loving Tupac?: raceAhead
An Iowa government official and Tupac superfan says it’s time to confront stereotypes about rap fans. → Read More
A Reminder of the Power of Art: raceAhead
Amidst the largely unproductive discussion about President Donald Trump's racist tweets, "When They See Us" shows that real conversations on race can be had. → Read More
Confronting Bias In A.I.: raceAhead
It's a "fundamental issue" says one expert at Fortune's Brainstorm Tech conference. → Read More
Designing A Welcoming Corporate Culture
Researcher Vivianne Castillo says empathy is key. Problem is, most people don’t know what it is → Read More
Fear Of A Black Mermaid
Disney cast a black actress named Halle Bailey as Ariel in a new live version of 'The Little Mermaid,' and triggered a heated debate on race → Read More
Women's Soccer Wins More Than the World Cup
The U.S. Women's Team are teaching the world to be gender pay equity advocates. → Read More
How to be a corporate ally now that Pride is over
After a record turnout for this year's Pride celebration, the real work begins → Read More
The Whitest Towns In America
In this funny and insightful TED talk, Rich Benjamin explores the places where white populations are growing, and what it was like to be a black man in 'Whitopia' → Read More
How To Fill Your Leadership Pipeline with Qualified Women
A new survey from the Working Mother Research Institute found only 15 percent of women said they'd been coached on how to advance in their careers → Read More
Who Won the First Democratic Debate?
Elizabeth Warren stood out and Julian Castro gained ground, but inclusion was the big winner last night → Read More