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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, bald and beautiful, discusses life with alopecia
In a moving video essay, the Massachusetts Congresswoman reflects on the personal and political meaning of her unapologetically Black hair. → Read More
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Pinterest published its sixth annual diversity report today and it's encouraging on several fronts. → Read More
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The Academy Awards shut out female directors and mostly ignored actors of color. → Read More
What 'Megxit' Says About Britain's Communities of Color
Not everyone was surprised by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to "step back" from the royal family. → Read More
As Climate-Driven Crises Mount, New Activists Are Created
People of color are increasingly leading environmental campaigns designed to bring attention to injustice and the environment. → Read More
The Sweet Nostalgia of Ronny Edry's 'Israel Loves Iran' Project
A look back at a graphic design campaign that created an extraordinary bond between Israeli and Iranians on the brink of war. → Read More
Some Students Are More Magic Than Others
Education expert Kelly Wickham Hurst shares her thoughts on the U.S. education system, in Gif essay form. → Read More
The Harvey Weinstein Trial Begins Today
It’s time to make sure women know they’re safe at work. → Read More
Here’s How Women Will Fix The World
There was camaraderie, career advice, and a collective commitment to fix a broken world at the 2019 Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit. → Read More
Women Athletes Take the Lead On Equal Pay
At Fortune's 2019 Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit, ex-pro surfer Jessi Miley-Dyer and track star Alysia Montaño say the fight was long but worth it. → Read More
The Business Case for Diversity: raceAhead
A new study from the Wall Street Journal shows how diverse firms yield outsized results, but a new book casts doubt on most mainstream diversity efforts. → 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
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