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...
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...
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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‘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...
