James Madison University’s Board of Visitors today approved the renaming of three buildings on the campus’s historic Quad for Drs. Joanne V. and Alexander Gabbin; Dr. Sheary Darcus Johnson (’70, ’74M); and Doris Harper Allen (’19H) and Robert Walker Lee.
Read moreThis week’s tragic events deserve our full attention – and for different reasons.
The treasonous actions we watched unfold in real time by rioters on the steps of the US Capitol will go down as a day we will all remember.
Read moreEverbridge Teams with National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) to Help Safeguard College Campuses
Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM), today announced the launch of its partnership with the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), a non‐profit dedicated to the economic and intellectual empowerment of the Black community. The partnership underscores the two organizations’ shared belief in the development of educational opportunities for minority students, entrepreneurs and professionals, made possible through the commitment to a safe learning environment.
Read moreYear-End Message from NBMBAA® President & CEO
This year is coming to a close, and all I can say is … thank you.
Read moreHarnessing Collaborative Leadership at NBMBAA®
For National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) interim CEO Bruce Thompson, a myriad of skills and qualities define exemplary leadership. But one trait stands out.
“I believe in collaborative leadership, servant leadership. It’s never about me. It’s about what the mission is and how best to accomplish that. I’m a good organizer and I understand people.
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Together We Must Amplify Black Leadership
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Top: Black Excellence Matters, The Executive Leadership Council’s special section in the November issue of Forbes magazine, features The ELC’s 14 advertisers including NBMBAA® board member Valerie R. Love, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Social Justice Executive Chair, Coca-Cola North America.
Read moreWhy Companies Are Expanding Recruitment at Historically Black Colleges
Bruce Thompson, head of the nonprofit National Black MBA Association® said that, while some companies are recruiting at a broader range of schools, many are sticking to the institutions from which they usually draw talent. He added that it is too soon to say if these efforts will lead to more diverse hiring because many companies are cutting back on hiring in general amid the economic downturn.
Read moreEconomist Found $16 Trillion When She Tallied Cost of Racial Bias
Shelly Stewart III, a McKinsey partner and NBMBAA® board member, is quoted in connection to this groundbreaking research by Citigroup global economist Dana Peterson. She researched how gaps between Black and White Americans eat into economic output.
“Showing the impact of inequities is important because disparate audiences have different motivations, and we think it’s important to […]
MedCrypt Adds Michael McNeil to Board of Directors
MedCrypt Inc., the leading provider of proactive security solutions for the healthcare space, today announced the addition of Michael McNeil to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in cybersecurity and business, Michael reaffirms MedCrypt’s commitment to proactive cybersecurity and the promise that clinical functionality, patient safety, and care delivery are always the highest priority.
Read moreAiming for No Less than Success: 30 Organizations that are Boosting African American Educational Achievement
Great Value Colleges’ team has researched and named 30 of the most effective Organizations that are Boosting African American Educational Achievement. These organizations have developed unique and successful programs to help overcome the barriers young African Americans face.
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