Diversity

Best known for roles in movies like “Jaws,” “American Graffiti” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” actor Richard Dreyfuss came out with some commentary on an upcoming rule to help with diversity efforts at the Academy Awards. What Happened: The...

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s Xbox has launched the ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program to help underrepresented creators find success on the platform. In an interview with GamesIndustryBiz.com, James Lewis, senior creative partner programs lead at Xbox, explained that the program was set up to...

Two months after New Mexico's Cannabis Control Division (CCD) began accepting applications for producer licenses, more than 1,500 people applied, reported KRQE.com In September, over 100 businesses were looking to set up shop as cannabis producers, manufacturers or retailers. “We don...

This article by Travis Reilly was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight, and appears here with permission. Steven Huang, a consultant for leading psychedelic medicine company Numinus, explains why the industry should "harness the power of diversity." Cis white men of privilege...

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc (NYSE: TSLA) published its first-ever diversity report on Friday. What Happened: The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company's U.S. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report outlines the ethnic and gender composition of its workforce. In the report, Tesla...

This article was originally published on Hoban Law Group, and appears here with permission. Written By Tony Gallo – Guest Writer While almost every industry stresses their importance, diversity, and inclusion in cannabis security is vital to the enforcement of an effective security plan...

This article was originally published on Hoban Law Group, and appears here with permission. Written by Nicole N. Chapman The legal profession, as a whole, has always been criticized for its lack of diversity. In fact, it is known as one of the five least diverse industries, which is why...

This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today, and appears here with permission. Since the inception of Cannabis & Tech Today, we’ve spoken with industry-leading female entrepreneurs to discover their secrets for success. In this exclusive panel, they share their...

Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has pledged to raise the representation of minorities in leadership roles and will support minority-owned businesses to the extent of $200 million. What Happened In a Facebook post on Thursday, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of the company, explained how the killing of George Floyd...

By The Fresh Toast's Brendan Bures, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. The two celebrities will use their platforms to lift up black owners in the cannabis industry through incubator programs and advocacy initiatives. Two celebrities aim to spearhead more diverse representation in the...

Google and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) CEO Sundar Pichai sent a note to employees Wednesday, affirming the company’s commitment to racial equality and announcing measures to support African American employees. What Happened Addressing the violent and racist attacks...

The CEO of Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) Jeff Gennette, has highlighted the importance of diversity, inclusion, and the need to support the retailer’s minority staff. What Happened Appearing on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” on Tuesday, Gennette talked about the expectations...

Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) will not serve as an underwriter for any company's initial public offering that doesn't have at least one "diverse" member on its board. What Happened "Starting on July [1] in the [United States] and Europe, we'...

Investors often hear about the virtues of portfolio diversification, but there are other avenues to diversity that can potentially generate positive outcomes. That includes gender diversity, a theme that can be accessed via the SPDR SSGA Gender Diversity Index ETF (NYSE: SHE). The SPDR SSGA Gender...

Citing Doug Haynes, the president of Steve Cohen's investment firm, Point72 Asset Management, Business Insider reported the hedge fund industry has a well-documented performance problem, which is directly connected to a lack of diversity in the industry. Hedge funds are suffering from groupthink,...