Inch by inch, protection for natural hair grows
14 states have passed laws barring discrimination and, with passage in U.S. House, the CROWN Act advances one step closer to becoming federal law.
The Workplace — Featured Episode
Untangling hair discrimination
Norms for hairstyles are evolving. Coifs once banned in the workplace, or frowned upon by mainstream society, are more visible than ever.
In this episode — 4 stories
Crowning glory: What a Black woman's hair says about her
Among women, hairstyles are intertwined with appearance and identity. For Black women, this is particularly true. In this portrait series, several Black women describe how their styles affect their experiences in the workplace.
Where style and acceptance are of equal importance
California barbershop’s niche: Catering to clients who seek gender-affirming hairstyles.
‘It’s a feeling unlike anything in the world’
After spending 16 years shunning her natural hair, Andradia Scovil now embraces it.
The Workplace — Featured Episode
Are empathy skills the key to DEI?
Empathy skills in the workplace are connected to huge benefits for both employees and employers. Empathy skills develop when you practice learning about other people’s life experiences.
In this episode — 3 stories
Why is workplace DEI important?
Ineffective diversity, equity and inclusion was cited as a key contributor to so-called ‘Toxic Culture’, acknowledged by researchers as the biggest driver behind the massive quit rates that drove The Great Resignation. Though they are part of the DEI solution, women and diverse workers were most affected by poor workplace culture. In this video, we’ll hear what research says about DEI, why this matters to you and how empathy can unlock a better result in the workplace.
Race, health and empathy
Dr. Ofole Mgbako, an internal medicine doctor and infectious disease specialist reflects on his personal and professional experiences with racial bias.
How companies win by leading with empathy
Organizations experience exponential success by creating cultures where diversity and empathy thrive.
The Workplace — Featured Episode
Accessibility for all
When the pandemic put the brakes on many in-person activities, such as grocery shopping and flying, online services grew to fill the void, creating new norms of accessibility long hoped-for and fought for by people with disabilities and their advocates.
In this episode — 3 stories
Pandemic augmented services long-sought by the disabled
If the pandemic has an upside, it is the expansion of services and online connectivity, from grocery delivery to closed captioning during meetings. Technology has ushered in welcome solutions to everyday challenges.
AI tech provides new set of eyes for visually impaired
Companies like Aira Tech Corp are radically changing the game for people with blindness or low vision in the midst of the pandemic. Jenine Stanley, director of customer communication, explains why generating a more inclusive environment in the industry is crucial for people with disabilities.
Adapting to life with autism during Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives. For people on the autism spectrum, change can be hard. Technology is helping people adapt and find new ways to connect.
Untangling hair discrimination
Inch by inch, protection for natural hair grows
Crowning glory: What a Black woman's hair says about her
Where style and acceptance are of equal importance
‘It’s a feeling unlike anything in the world’
Are empathy skills the key to DEI?
Why is workplace DEI important?
Race, health and empathy
How companies win by leading with empathy
Chief change-makers
Chief diversity officers are facing the challenge of shifting corporate culture
Racial awakening leads to organizational introspection, action
Diversity, equity and inclusion are not just about counting numbers
Black American Sign Language
Differences big and small in BASL reflect Black culture, history
Strong but not silent: Black Deaf culture stakes its claim
Sign language with swagger
Defying age and staying active
'A terrible idea'
At 50, she tackled a lifelong dream of hiking more than 2,000 miles
Fast and fit after 50
The bond of cha-cha, dip and twisting together
Code-switching and covering
Learning when to choose authenticity
How code-switching impacts a company’s overall success
Exploring the subtle — and explicit — demands to cover
Confronting America’s hunger crisis
Why are seniors struggling with food insecurity?
Food insecurity in the military
Fighting food waste with The Farmlink Project
One artist’s mission to feed hungry New Yorkers
The rise of the gap year
A mid-career gap year helped one woman take charge of her own life
'The perfect bridge'
Taking a career break for rest, recovery and realignment
The guardians of indigenous foods
The foodways of America’s Indigenous people
For nourishment, there’s nothing like ‘first foods’
‘When you eat my food, you will know the journey’
The costs of living in a child care desert
Welcome to Mrs. Jackie’s Daycare
What happens when demand for child care exceeds supply?
For a Colorado farming town, child care is paramount to its survival
Currents
Home, where mi corazón is whole
Bookstores bind patrons as well as their owners
Rural students face numerous obstacles on the path to college
Kids in the finance biz
With every stitch, makers of corsets persevere
Casinos make dollars and sense for small towns in Colorado
The gift of my grandmother’s songs
Is there a price to pay for ditching junk food?
A torn ACL and the new life that came with it
Activists rally against 'fixing' infants' bodies
Ghost kitchens are more than delivery services
Unlocking the power of psilocybin with music
NFL seeks to score in the startup game
For the Ransomes, children's books are a family affair
Identity intersectionality and finding power in being her authentic self
At American flag-making outposts, there's work to be done
A shared border, nations apart
Women in music take lead in the executive ranks
Newlyweds produced award-winning film on immigration while on their honeymoon
‘SecondActWomen’ share advice on starting a business and pivoting in midlife