The Only Open Seat Was Next to a Black Kid. His Name Was Sam.
Every signal my nervous system sent said do not sit there. I sat there because there was nowhere else to go. Within a week we were friends.
Tag: Diversity
Who gets in, who decides, and what changes when the room is not all the same. Leaders building companies and fields that work for more people.
Author PlatformWho Decides Which Stories Get Made? What Hollywood’s 2026 Diversity Numbers Tell Every Author
UCLA's 2026 Hollywood Diversity Report found that films reflecting the real makeup of the country earn the most, while the industry funded fewer of them in 2025, with people of color and women losing ground as leads, directors, and writers…
Business BooksThe Same Private Equity Playbook, One Industry After Another
Executives who built great businesses, explaining how they were pressured to dismantle what made those businesses great.
AmericaDEI Leadership Guide: Creating an Inclusive Culture in Corporate America
See how a leading DEI consulting company created a powerful guidebook for corporate leaders.
CybersecurityJothi Dugar on People-Centric Cybersecurity, Wellness, and Women in the Field
Cybersecurity executive Jothi Dugar on people-first security, wellness, and getting more women into the field.
AIJennifer Bonine on AI, Diversity, and Building a Company With a Conscience
AI CEO Jennifer Bonine on the business case for diversity, social responsibility, and keeping technology human.