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ROI-NJ reveals the 2021 ROI Influencers: People of Color

We started the ROI Influencers: People of Color list three years ago in an effort to show just how many talented people of color there are in the state. 

Last year, we made it our mission to double the number of honorees. This year, we wanted to add 50 new names.

It was easy.

Business leaders and companies who say they would like to have a more diverse workforce, leadership team and board representation — but can’t find qualified candidates — are not being honest with themselves.

Read the more than 150 capsules closely. Your next hire, your next leader, your next board member could be there. The talent pool in New Jersey always overwhelms. We’re honored we can show it.

Read all of our capsules:

And read our feature stories:

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