Black History Month is an annual observance celebrated in February that highlights the achievements, contributions and struggles of Black people throughout history.
In this Meeting in a Box, we explore how the Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions in higher education has made Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) even more crucial for Black students. We also highlight five Black leaders advancing fairness by sharing their stories and advocating for civil rights.
This cultural competency tool features facts, figures and a timeline of some critical events in Black history. In addition, Fair360’s Five Firsts celebrates the 2024 theme: “African Americans and the Arts” by highlighting five groundbreaking achievements of Black Americans in the arts.
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The SCOTUS Decision and HBCUs: Fortifying Investment and Support
For nearly two centuries, HBCUs have made education more accessible to underserved Black communities. Today, they provide a rich talent pool for companies seeking to make their workplaces more inclusive. The recent landmark Supreme Court ruling ending race-conscious admissions practices in higher education has made HBCUs even more critical.
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5 Black Leaders Advancing Fairness
While some progress has been made in elevating Black voices, people of color continue to be underrepresented, whether it’s in business, sports or the military. This article highlights five Black leaders who have spoken at Fair360 events and advanced fairness by sharing their stories and advocating for civil rights.
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Fair360 2023 Top Companies for Black Executives
The Top Companies for Black Executives measure the hiring, promotion and retention of Black employees within a company. This includes employees in management levels 1-4 and the 10% highest paid employees.
Fair360 also examines leadership commitment to achieving proportional race representation, the company’s dedication to recruiting relationships to hire Black employees and more.
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Fair360 Black Workforce Facts – Top 10 Companies
Fair360 examined the total population of the Black workforce at Top 10 Companies, including Black male and female representation in overall management, management turnover, management promotions and more.
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Black American Facts and Figures
Examining data like population, income, educational attainment and unemployment among Black communities can identify areas requiring attention and create opportunities for sustainable growth and advancement within these communities.
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Fair360’s Five Firsts – African Americans and the Arts
Black contributions to the arts have been profound and transformative, spanning centuries and encompassing a rich tapestry of creative expression. The theme for Black History Month in 2024 is “African Americans and the Arts.” Fair360’s Five Firsts looks at five groundbreaking achievements for Black Americans in literature, art, print, film and music.
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Timeline of Black History Events
A timeline serves as an indispensable backbone during Black History Month, encapsulating the significance of pivotal moments, struggles and triumphs within the expansive narrative of Black history.
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