What Does It Take to Help Women of Color Build Successful Startups?
By Mary Mazzoni
More than 4.5 million black and Latina women now sit at the helm of their own companies, and women of color have started between 600 and 800 new businesses every day since 2007. But in the tech sector, these entrepreneurs only scored 0.0006 percent of the total venture funding available since 2009.
When a Financial Institution Takes a Stand on Corporate Citizenship
By Laura K. Wise
TD Bank says it has taken changing consumer expectations to heart and is addressing them through Ready Commitment, an initiative designed to support a more inclusive tomorrow.
This Foundation Is Helping Grieving Students by Supporting Teacher Training and Grants
By Megan Amrich
When tragedies like shootings, suicides or car accidents affect a school community, news reports often state, “Grief counselors will be on hand to help students”. What happens in the following weeks and months, though, after cameras and reporters leave? To that end, the New York Life Foundation will provide assistance for students and teachers through two programs.
Regulators Are Taking a Tougher Stance on ESG Disclosures, Report Finds
By Mary Mazzoni
Regulators are taking a tougher stance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures, according to a study released this week.
