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Jermaine Dupri Says He Created ‘Make It Rain’

Legendary music producer, Jermaine Dupri says he coined the term “make it rain” in 1998 with his smash hit single with Jay-Z, “Money Ain’t a Thing.” In the world of hip-hop, the term has been around for years, particularly in strip clubs. Making it rain involves patrons throwing cash in

WOCA 2023: Fair360 Research Update on Women of Color and Talent Programs

Women of color are significantly underrepresented in corporate leadership roles. But even among the Fair360 Top 50 Companies for Diversity, challenges still exist. What role can talent programs play in promoting and representing women of color? Dr. Chris Parker, Head of Research and Data Analytics at Fair360, sought to answer

WOCA 2023: Fireside Chat With Joy Fitzgerald 

Joy Fitzgerald, SVP, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at UnitedHealth Group, discussed stifled authenticity and the importance of allyship at Fair360’s 6th annual Women of Color and Their Allies (WOCA) event on September 21 at Gaylord National Resort near Washington, D.C.  Fitzgerald said it’s a common belief that hiding

People on the Move: US Bank Names Shruti Patel Chief Product Officer

U.S. Bank ranked No. 11 on the Fair360 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2023. U.S. Bank announced that Shruti Patel joined the company as the new Chief Product Officer for the business banking segment. “We are thrilled to welcome Shruti, a dynamic leader with immense energy and passion

Wells Fargo Supports 6 HBCU Football Classics

Wells Fargo ranked No. 32 on the Fair360, formerly DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2023. Wells Fargo will serve as the official banking sponsor of six major football classics between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The company will provide $300,000 in scholarships to competing schools and

US Bank Donates Home to Afghanistan War Veteran

U.S. Bank ranked No. 11 on the Fair360, formerly DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2023. U.S. Bank partnered with Freedom Alliance and True Homes to give an Afghanistan war veteran a mortgage-free home. U.S. Army Private Second Class Roy Garcia and his family recently received the keys

WOCA 2023: Research Roundup: Cutting Edge Research on Women of Color in the Workplace 

At Fair360’s 6th annual Women of Color and Their Allies event, leading academic researchers shared insights on the experiences of women of color at work and how to create environments that enable them to thrive.  The five presentations discussed intersectional invisibility, perceptions of risk versus perceptions of opportunity and action

Memphis Popeyes Location Closed After Video Shows Roaches In The Kitchen

A Memphis, Tennessee, Popeyes restaurant was recently shut down after a video posted to TikTok by former employee Tykeia Ransom went viral. In the video, roaches are seen scurrying across surfaces that come into contact with food and several other kitchen areas. According to WREG, the manager of the Popeyes

Jermaine Dupri Says He Created ‘Make It Rain’

Legendary music producer, Jermaine Dupri says he coined the term “make it rain” in 1998 with his smash hit single with Jay-Z, “Money Ain’t a Thing.” In the world of hip-hop, the term has been around for years, particularly in strip clubs. Making it rain involves patrons throwing cash in

WOCA 2023: Fair360 Research Update on Women of Color and Talent Programs

Women of color are significantly underrepresented in corporate leadership roles. But even among the Fair360 Top 50 Companies for Diversity, challenges still exist. What role can talent programs play in promoting and representing women of color? Dr. Chris Parker, Head of Research and Data Analytics at Fair360, sought to answer

WOCA 2023: Fireside Chat With Joy Fitzgerald 

Joy Fitzgerald, SVP, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at UnitedHealth Group, discussed stifled authenticity and the importance of allyship at Fair360’s 6th annual Women of Color and Their Allies (WOCA) event on September 21 at Gaylord National Resort near Washington, D.C.  Fitzgerald said it’s a common belief that hiding

People on the Move: US Bank Names Shruti Patel Chief Product Officer

U.S. Bank ranked No. 11 on the Fair360 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2023. U.S. Bank announced that Shruti Patel joined the company as the new Chief Product Officer for the business banking segment. “We are thrilled to welcome Shruti, a dynamic leader with immense energy and passion

Wells Fargo Supports 6 HBCU Football Classics

Wells Fargo ranked No. 32 on the Fair360, formerly DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2023. Wells Fargo will serve as the official banking sponsor of six major football classics between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The company will provide $300,000 in scholarships to competing schools and

US Bank Donates Home to Afghanistan War Veteran

U.S. Bank ranked No. 11 on the Fair360, formerly DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2023. U.S. Bank partnered with Freedom Alliance and True Homes to give an Afghanistan war veteran a mortgage-free home. U.S. Army Private Second Class Roy Garcia and his family recently received the keys

WOCA 2023: Research Roundup: Cutting Edge Research on Women of Color in the Workplace 

At Fair360’s 6th annual Women of Color and Their Allies event, leading academic researchers shared insights on the experiences of women of color at work and how to create environments that enable them to thrive.  The five presentations discussed intersectional invisibility, perceptions of risk versus perceptions of opportunity and action

Memphis Popeyes Location Closed After Video Shows Roaches In The Kitchen

A Memphis, Tennessee, Popeyes restaurant was recently shut down after a video posted to TikTok by former employee Tykeia Ransom went viral. In the video, roaches are seen scurrying across surfaces that come into contact with food and several other kitchen areas. According to WREG, the manager of the Popeyes