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Does Serving on a Prestigious Corporate Board Actually Hurt Women’s Future Prospects?

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New research by Harvard Business Review suggests that serving on a prominent corporate board decreases women’s likelihood of securing additional board appointments. by Alisa Gumbs We all know how important it is to have women represented in the boardrooms of corporate America. Study after study has underscored the benefits of diverse perspectives on a corporate board, including improved […]

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New Harvard Course Studies Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter To Educate Students On Public Policy

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The course is titled “American Requiem: Beyoncé, Benefits and the Gap Between Promise and Delivery” by Sidnee Michelle Douyon A new course at Harvard Kennedy School is using Beyoncé and Cowboy Carter as a lens to examine gaps in America’s public policy system, highlighting how pop culture continues to shape academic conversations around race, inequality, and government

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From Set To Studio: How Actors Can Turn On-Screen Credits Into Independent IP, Education Revenue, and Production Systems

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The mistake is believing the credit does the rest of the business for you. by Black Enterprise Every actor knows what it feels like to chase the next call. A booking can change the temperature around your name. A strong credit can get you into rooms that were previously closed. Set life teaches discipline: call times, rewrites,

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Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Says Bottom 50% Should Not Pay Income Taxes

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The billionaire entrepreneur says eliminating federal taxes on lower-income Americans could spark innovation and create more opportunities for future business leaders. by Selena Hill Amazon Founder and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos is calling for a dramatic overhaul of the federal tax system, arguing that the bottom half of American workers should pay no federal income tax — at

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Naomi Osaka Defends Celebration Of Black Tennis Players Ahead Of French Open

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Osaka addressed backlash explaining that her experiences growing up in tennis shaped her beliefs about creating community spaces for Black athletes by Sidnee Michelle Douyon Naomi Osaka is standing by her decision to host a private gathering celebrating Black tennis players during the French Open, responding publicly after criticism surfaced online over the event’s focus on race and representation, Boardroom reports. The

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Killer Mike Unveils Plan To Turn Atlanta Renters Into Homeowners

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This initiative aims to help residents move from renting to owning homes in neighborhoods where housing costs are rising. by Sidnee Michelle Douyon Atlanta rapper and activist Killer Mike is getting more involved in the city’s affordable housing discussion with a new rent-to-own program, Build-to-Ownership (B20), to help residents move from renting to owning homes in

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