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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

For top Black female executives, challenges in workplace can be unlike those of any...

One graduated cum laude from Princeton University, has a medical degree from Duke University and was a trusted voice on national television during the pandemic. Another has a law degree from Seton Hall University, was...

Timely question: When will there be action (not just talk) around disparity study?

A group of legislative and minority business leaders at a disparity study roundtable Monday used the calendar in their attempt to put the systemic economic shortcomings of companies owned by underserved groups in perspective. Consider: ...

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Newark-based Victoria Foundation not only celebrated its 100th-year anniversary in 2024, but it also awarded $12.8 million in grants to organizations aligned with its...

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Kearny Bank elevates two cybersecurity professionals to VP

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Lowenstein Sandler welcomes new chief marketing & business development officer

Lowenstein Sandler is pleased to announce that Vanessa Torres has joined the firm’s senior management team as chief marketing & business development officer. With over 20...