One of the best parts of my job is connecting with CEOs. These days, hearing what's on their minds and in their hearts is incredibly encouraging. Why? Because the talks are most often focused on inclusion and diversity. And yes, that comes...

Diversity is often touted as a key value in society and in business, but it is rarely realized; far too frequently, it’s simply been ignored. Some years ago, it became increasingly clear that issues of equity and inclusiveness weren’t...

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly challenged each of us to look at the world through a different lens. At the outset, we asked our Florida International University (FIU) colleagues for five things: to remain calm, to have clarity about...

As I look out to the remainder of the 2020s, I believe that economic inequality will be one of the most important issues facing humanity. Excessive inequality undermines the life chances of individuals, families, and communities—sometimes...

Throughout American history, substantial inequality has existed, particularly in minority communities for whom median household wealth continues to lag significantly compared to nonminorities. Compounded by longstanding wealth disparities...

The spring of 2020 was illuminating in many ways. We witnessed the abysmal handling of a public health crisis, we watched COVID-19 health disparities by race and income unfold in real time, and we were traumatized repeatedly by the sight of...

The Community Explorer investigates US health disparities by first understanding populations’ specificities then looking at their health profile. It identifies the different populations or communities based on their behavioral, demographic...

“We hope the private sector can lead by example, as Ares has committed to do, in fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces—it’s good business and the right thing.” —Tony Ressler (Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Ares Management...

"In 2020, the biomedical research community discovered and developed COVID-19 treatments and vaccines in less than a year. In 2021 and beyond, we should use this example to speed the virtuous cycle of serial innovation that enables...

"Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. My hope is that our work will help to inspire those that hold the levers of power to do more to create an even playing field for all." — Mary Mazzio, Filmmaker; Founder and CEO, 50 Eggs, Inc. In...