Black women have the highest death rate and shortest survival rate for most types of cancer in comparison to other racial or ethnic groups. For example, there is a 6 to 8 percentage point gap in 5-year survival between Black and white women for every breast cancer subtype (McDowell, 2022). Moreover, Black women have a […]

According to data from the National Crime Information Center, about 600,000 people are reported missing in the United States each year (National Crime Information Center, 2022). The Black and Missing Foundation reported that 214,582 persons of color were reported missing in 2022 and 153,374 cases in that group were under 18 (Black and Missing Foundation, […]

National Armed Forces Day is a national holiday honoring active-duty military personnel, celebrated annually on the third Saturday in May. It takes place each year during Armed Forces Week, which spans from the second Saturday in May to the third Sunday in May. On this day, it is important to highlight the injustices that military […]

The Power 5 Conferences, comprising the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and SEC, boast numerous high-profile sports programs within their ranks. The challenge amongst these programs lies not in overt gender bias, as all these institutions have robust women’s programs. However, insidious disparities arise from the unequal treatment of non-male programs within these organizations. […]

In March, we observe Women’s History Month, with the 2024 theme focusing on celebrating women who champion equity, diversity, and inclusion. This theme highlights the global acknowledgment of bias’s impact on women’s careers, particularly in professions. Despite women comprising nearly 50% of non-STEM occupations, they only represent 29.2% of the STEM workforce across 146 nations […]

This article by Equity Commons Co-FOunder & CEO, Whitney A. White, originally appeared in Forbes Every leader knows that company culture can be a make-or-break factor in your company’s success. A strong culture helps you retain top talent, maximize team productivity and ensure that all employees feel welcome and equipped to contribute. One of the […]