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These two founders didn’t know each other well—until they both got sued by conservative legal activists following the fall of affirmative action. With the cases behind them, they reflect on lessons learned and how other businesses can prepare.  
Conferences

They were sued over grants for Black entrepreneurs. Now, these CEOs are raising millions to fund small businesses

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October 16, 2024
Why famed Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett hid her pregnancy for six months early in her career
Conferences

Why famed Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett hid her pregnancy for six months early in her career

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October 15, 2024
Stacey Abrams at Fortune's Impact Initiative conference in Atlanta, Georgia on October 9, 2024.
Conferences

Stacey Abrams says the history of America is a centuries-long struggle toward DEI

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October 9, 2024
Sheila Johnson (right) with Fortune’s Diane Brady
Leadership

After selling a company for billions, a self-made entrepreneur said her story wasn’t finished—‘I needed another act in my life’

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October 8, 2024
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Success

Wall Street titan admits she allocates 30% of her time to her kids because ‘work-life balance is a lie’

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October 8, 2024
More Black and Latina women are leading unions and changing how they work
Leadership

More Black and Latina women are leading unions and changing how they work

By Claire Savage and The Associated Press
October 7, 2024
How an under-the-radar network of powerful Black women created the most potent campaign tool of 2024 and raised millions
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How an under-the-radar network of powerful Black women created the most potent campaign tool of 2024 and raised millions

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September 21, 2024
Board members gather to discuss.
Leadership

Black and Latino directors think boardroom diversity is declining in a troubling sign for DEI at the top of the business world

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September 11, 2024
Anton Vincent, President, Mars Wrigley North America, speaks onstage
Success

Mars chief reveals his secrets to leadership success: Slow down, learn from failures, embrace feedback

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September 5, 2024
Inside Alpha Kappa Alpha, the historic sorority Kamala Harris says changed her life
Leadership

Inside Alpha Kappa Alpha, the historic sorority Kamala Harris says changed her life

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August 8, 2024
Closeup shot of two unrecognisable businesspeople shaking hands in an office.
Newsletters

Musings on the state of DEI—and a goodbye

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July 3, 2024
Handsome Haitian male entrepreneur sitting in modern office space, looking at laptop.
Newsletters

How DEI backlash is hurting Black-owned businesses

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June 26, 2024
Young businesswoman using laptop at table looking to side.
Leadership

How imposter syndrome sneaks up on high-performing people—and how to beat it

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June 21, 2024
black woman in business professional clothing speaking onstage
Newsletters

Black women take more career risks to reach the top. That’s not a good thing

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June 19, 2024
Reclaiming my birth name as a Black woman made me a stronger executive leader—after 20-plus years as ‘Shauna’
Commentary

Reclaiming my birth name as a Black woman made me a stronger executive leader—after 20-plus years as ‘Shauna’

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June 6, 2024

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