Celebrating Juneteenth, Supporting #BlackLivesMatter, and Continuing to Work in Solidarity for Racial Justice, Equality, and Equity
Commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth is celebrated by Americans on June 19 each year – the date in 1865 when the Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the war was over and slavery had been abolished
The History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day – is an American holiday that marks the effective end of slavery in the United States.
"No Single Entity Can Solve This Challenge Alone": An Honest Conversation About Racial Inequity
It's time to have hard and heartfelt conversations about the state of racism and inequity. At home. With friends and loved ones. With other members of your community. In the workplace.
Freeport-McMoRan Publishes Its 2019 Annual Report on Sustainability and Its 2019 Climate Report
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced the publication of its 2019 Annual Report on Sustainability, “Building on Strength.” This report details the company’s long-standing commitment to manage responsibly their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
You Have to Combine Pocketbook and Presence to Grow Diversity and Inclusion: Shundrawn Thomas
Shundrawn Thomas, Northern Trust Asset Management, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss which efforts are lasting towards driving diversity and inclusion.
Alkermes: Our Responsibility to Combat Discrimination and Racism
Last week, more than 1,000 Alkermes employees came together virtually to listen to our colleagues who volunteered to share their stories of how racism and bias have impacted their lives.
Changing Habits Around Menstrual Hygiene in Bangladesh
Menstrual hygiene manufacturer Sokhipad has joined Business Call to Action (BCtA) by pledging to create awareness about menstrual hygiene management among 100,000 low-income women throughout Bangladesh by 2021.
Recognizing Juneteenth and the Continued Pursuit for Equity
"Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a critical moment in our history, but full freedom cannot be achieved without equity," said Marsha Jones, PNC's Chief Diversity Officer.
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Our World Is Telling Us Something
We’re taking action by collaborating and investing in global efforts to take care of our world – addressing climate change, plastic waste, and inequality simultaneously.
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Washington Post: How to Reconstruct an Equitable Future for Our Region
This Washington Post op-ed by Tonia Wellons of the Greater Washington Community Foundation and Ursula Wright of FSG details 3 fluid phases for advancing racial justice and equity in the wake of COVID-19 and structural racism in the United States.

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