fbpx

Why Women’s Equality Day doesn’t feel that way to women in workplace

Women’s Equality Day? Sure, it said that on the calendar Friday — and it can be seen in numerous social media posts by companies and organizations — but does it hold true? Does it represent,...

Why Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation needs to be more than affirmation of...

Paulette Brown, who recently retired as the chief diversity officer at Locke Lord LLP and is the past president of several organizations, including the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey, took in...

Is Black History Month ready to become mainstream event — that lasts longer than...

Why don’t we celebrate Black History Month year-round? Why is it only one month a year that we focus on and push for addressing systemic issues that have placed hurdle after hurdle in African...

It’s no longer Black History Month — but emphasis on impacting Black businesses remains

Kaleem Shabazz, a councilman in Atlantic City, adjunct faculty member at Stockton University and retired businessman, looks to the future and likes what he sees. That’s rarely been the case in his lifetime. “The corporate...

Khemlani: Is it time to change what mainstream news means?

So, what’s the formula to having news organizations do a better job of covering diversity issues in 2021? Hint: It’s not about hiring. But, in the aftermath of protests following George Floyd’s death last summer, newsrooms...

‘Tired of fighting for crumbs’: New diversity council takes aim at state vendor policies

New Jersey may rank highly among the most diverse states, but a diverse population doesn’t equal equity. Nowhere is that more evident than through the sentiments of minority-owned small businesses in the state. Vendor and...

Anjalee Khemlani returns to ROI-NJ — will serve as contributing writer on DEI

Hello, New Jersey. I’m back! Sort of. Starting today, you’ll once again see my byline in ROI-NJ, a media entity I helped launch four years ago. I return as a contributor. After leaving ROI two years...

Latest Articles

Dr. Oz makes integrated health system visit to AtlantiCare

Dr. Mehmet Oz, in his capacity as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), visited AtlantiCare July 18 for one of...

NJ Transit adopts $3.15 billion 2026 operating budget

NJ Transit’s board of directors approved a $3.15 billion operating budget July 17, the agency’s largest ever, and a 5% increase from the current...

Ocean Pathways celebrates 3rd year empowering Newark youth as environmental stewards

The Ocean Pathways High School Research Mentorship program, an immersive summer initiative led by AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Hugo Neu/Kearny Point,...

Counsel Hahn joins law firm Riker Danzig

Counsel David Grobow Hahn joined Riker Danzig LLP in the firm’s insurance and reinsurance group. Prior to joining Riker Danzig, Hahn served as senior coverage...

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital employees awarded for outstanding care

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital announced that several clinicians have been recognized for delivering outstanding care to patients. Members of the ground-level medical surgical unit have...