Comcast RISE to Support 13,000 BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses With Tech Services, Marketing Resources and Millions of Dollars in Grants by 2022

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 13:00

Comcast today announced it will award 13,000 Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses across the country with monetary grants, technology makeovers and marketing services from Comcast RISE by 2022.

Actor and Director Tony Plana to Be Honored at the 6th Annual National Latino Leadership Conference

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 10:05

The Council for Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE), an initiative under the National Diversity Council, will host the Sixth Annual National Latino Leadership Conference from September 14th-September 15th via Zoom.

Access to Capital: Here's What KeyBank Is Doing to Strengthen Minority-owned Businesses in Dayton

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:00

In March, KeyBank announced that it had invested $120 million in Dayton since 2017 to spur economic access and equity in underserved areas.

Fifth Third Bank Named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2021 List

Fri, 04/23/2021 - 17:10

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity 2021.

Alliance Data Supports Junior Achievement's Teen Financial Literacy Program by Funding Innovative Mobile App Courses

Fri, 04/23/2021 - 16:10

Alliance Data Systems Corporation today announced its Card Services business and the Company’s bank affiliate, Comenity Capital Bank, have committed $120,000 to Junior Achievement USA to offer financial literacy courses on Learn & Earn™.

Fifth Third Highlights Work With HBCUs During Celebrate Diversity Month

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 16:45

Since 2004, April has been recognized as Celebrate Diversity Month. It’s a time to remember, honor and recognize the power within unique cultures and backgrounds.

MENTOR Receives $1M Grant to Propel Racial Justice & Equity Efforts

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 10:00

MENTOR is thrilled to announce that the organization received a $1,000,000 grant from the Citi Foundation’s Pathways to Progress Initiative. With this grant, MENTOR will advance its cross-sector, youth-centered approach to ensuring equitable access to the relationships that support the well-being of our nation’s youth.

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Launches 'Nuestras Finanzas' to Bring Financial Education Initiatives to the Latino Community

Fri, 04/23/2021 - 11:15

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is celebrating Financial Literacy Month with the kickoff of Nuestras Finanzas (Our Finances), a national program designed to inform and encourage U.S. Hispanics to accelerate their financial freedom and success.

Taking a Stand: American Advocates for LGBTQ Rights and Hate Crimes Legislation

Mon, 04/19/2021 - 17:00

American joined w/ dozens of other TX-based companies today in an open letter to lawmakers, supporting the inclusion of LGBTQ people in nondiscrimination laws & opposes any effort to exclude the LGBTQ community from full civil rights protections.

Helping People With Autism Thrive

At FedEx, we’re committed to teaching acceptance and influencing a more inclusive society. To help build awareness of Autism Acceptance Month, we are proud to support organizations such as Social Motion Inc.