News Briefs for 08.07.20
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the globe for 08.07.20.
COVID-19: Will Corporate Diversity Initiatives Go Down the Tubes During and After the Pandemic?
Taking a Look at Options in Our Future
I really do have a fear that the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts across many organizations will be set back several years during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. If DEI is truly a strategic initiative for organizations to thrive and grow into the future, why should things stop now?
‘It’s All Of Us Or None of Us’
Black LGBTQ Community’s Call To Action
Members of Charlotte Black Pride and representatives from nearly 40 other gay organizations gathered at Camp Northend to celebrate gay Pride with a call to action to the larger gay community — Black Lives Matter.
Black Lives Matter — Community Matters
An Apology | A Statement of Support | Promote Dialogue | The Truth About Need
We recognize the gravity of this situation, and we apologize for using any image that may imply anything less than our full support and solidarity with the black community. We also stand with the current movement that we hope will bring about real change in our society.
Rugby Team Issues BLM Solidarity Statement
Carolinas News Notes
The Charlotte Royals Rugby Football Club, founded by and predominately comprised of queer men and allies, shared that they have always had the intention to stand with and for justice and equality for minority communities. “As a rugby club we are united and steadfast in our call for justice for the oppressed and believe fervently that black and brown lives matter,” they shared. The team issued a statement in response to recent social injustices and racism.
COVID 19: Career Challenges
4 Reasons for Females, Minorities to Consider Entrepreneurialism After a Career Setback
I am very interested in diversity within the small business realm, and want to promote larger companies doing business with diverse suppliers, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our work life.
Carolinas show rankings in HRC CEI
Beyond the Carolinas
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Alphonso David announced that a record 686 of America’s leading companies and law firms were continuing to advance policies and practices to protect their LGBTQ workers — both at home and abroad, according to the HRC Foundation’s newly-released 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
Our People: Judith Jeffries
Volunteer, Charlotte LGBTQ Elder, Wife
Upon retiring from her 20+ year career from Carolinas HealthCare System, Judith A Jeffries began devoting much of her time to volunteering in the LGBTQ community.
Research details landscape on workplace culture, discrimination and inclusion
Beyond the Carolinas
As U.S. LGBTQ community members await the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on three key cases that involve workplace discrimination, studies have been ongoing to depict the actual experience of those employed by Corporate America, as well as smaller ventures.
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