Category: Minorities

Global Car Supply Chains Entangled With Abuses in Xinjiang, Report Says

The New York Times – Business:
A new report on the auto industry cites extensive links to Xinjiang, where the U.S. government now presumes goods are made with forced labor.
How Some Skiers Are Taking Back the Mountains

The New York Times – Travel:
Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.
Sphinx Was Ahead of the Curve on Diversity in Classical Music

The New York Times – Music:
The Sphinx Organization, led by Afa Dworkin, is celebrating 25 years of pressing the field for more diversity in repertory and rosters.
Foreign Trade Competition Has Hurt Black and Disadvantaged Workers Most, Report Says

The New York Times – Business:
A government trade agency report suggested that the impact of trade policy differed for workers depending on their race and socioeconomic status.
Medication Treatment for Addiction Is Shorter for Black and Hispanic Patients, Study Finds

The New York Times – Business:
The analysis of 15 years of prescription data showed that the racial disparities are widening.
Macy’s Plans to Invest Millions to Fund Minority-Owned Businesses

The New York Times – Business:
The department store chain is investing $30 million over five years to support entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups in the retail industry.
Where $30 Billion to Fix Systemic Racism Actually Goes

The New York Times – Business:
In 2020, JPMorgan pledged to invest significant resources in closing the racial wealth gap. Here is what the bank did, and what it looks like when a private-sector company tries to fix a societal problem.