Articles tagged “racism”

Uber’s Head of Human Resources Resigns in Latest High-Profile Departure

Uber’s Head of Human Resources Resigns in Latest High-Profile Departure

Eric Newcomer, Bloomberg

Many CEOs who foster racism and sexism surrounded themselves with likeminded individuals, who hire more of the same, and so the cancer spreads. The real solution — changing human behavior — is so much harder to achieve than ousting one or two offenders.

1 week ago

Black Female Travel Influencers Face Obstacles That Their White Counterparts Don’t

Black Female Travel Influencers Face Obstacles That Their White Counterparts Don’t

Beth J. Harpaz, Associated Press

Black female travel influencers work overtime: explaining blackness to others, facing racism and related physical dangers, and convincing brands to work with them in the first place. It's a rare influencer who does all of that while promoting awareness of cultural appropriation.

4 months ago