Diversity in Business
Sherman Phoenix launching nonprofit arm pushing for racial equity, inclusion
As protests decrying racism and police brutality gained momentum across the country, in response to the death of George Floyd, Milwaukee's central city entrepreneurial hub Sherman Phoenix found itself at the center of ongoing conversations around racial equity in one of the nation's most segregated cities.
Group of Milwaukee nonprofit leaders commit to diversifying their boards, workforce
The executives of the Milwaukee Urban League, SaintA, YMCA of Southeastern Wisconsin and 18 other Milwaukee nonprofit organizations have pledged to take steps to dismantle structural racism in the community, including diversifying their boards and staff.
Lafayette Crump says he’ll focus on racial equity as DCD commissioner
Lafayette Crump, Mayor Tom Barrett's choice as Milwaukee's next commissioner of the Department of City Development (DCD), said if his appointment is approved he would work to make the city a more equitable place for racial and ethnic minorities.
Goodwill VP Angela Adams on organization’s D&I strategy
BizTimes associate editor Lauren Anderson recently spoke with Angela Adams, vice president of community relations for Goodwill Industries of...
MGIC‘s Concepcion Guerrero reflects on company’s D&I progress
BizTimes reporter Maredithe Meyer recently talked with Concepcion Guerrero, channel strategies specialist with Milwaukee-based MGIC, about her thoughts on...
WEC Energy Group’s Danielle Bly on building supplier diversity
Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group seeks to promote diversity with not only its workforce, but also through a long-standing initiative to...
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James Burnett on Kane Communications’ ‘open door’ policy for discussing difficult topics
BizTimes reporter Maredithe Meyer recently caught up with James Burnett, director of strategic public relations for Milwaukee-based Kane Communications,...
Shaneé Jenkins on the YMCA’s social responsibility
BizTimes Milwaukee reporter Maredithe Meyer recently spoke with Shaneé Jenkins, vice president operations – social responsibility for the YMCA...
