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- 01 Dec 2001
- News
A Close-Up Look at the Men behind the Empire
herself, which is a very American thing to do. Bruce Llewellyn, an African-American entrepreneur of outstanding talent, also comes to mind. As a historian, my only advantage over other scholars in other disciplines is perspective. I have... View Details
- 01 Apr 1999
- News
A Vibrant Brand
returned full-time to Urban Profile, its circulation increased to 75,000, due in part to the financial support and connections provided by his HBS network. The move to Vibe came about in part because Clinkscales had sent copies of Urban Profile to the HBS View Details
Keywords: Susan Young
- 13 Apr 2016
- Research Event
What Does 'Diversity' Really Mean?
year showed that the number of women and African-Americans saw little to no change from the year before. The numbers were so bleak that in August 2015, President Obama called on the industry to try harder. “Trying harder, to some, means... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 04 Apr 2017
- First Look
First Look at New Research, April 4
School Case 717-003 Sovereign Wealth Funds No abstract available. Purchase this case: https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/717003-PDF-ENG Harvard Business School Case 317-079 Carmichael Roberts: To Create a Private Equity Firm? Carmichael Roberts, a rare View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 12 Nov 2008
- Research & Ideas
The Marketing of a President
meant that change was in the air. Add to that the economic meltdown that decimated millions of 401(k) retirement plans and undercut any Republican claim to be the better steward of the economy. But, even so, for an inexperienced, single-term, View Details
Keywords: by John Quelch
- 01 Dec 2008
- News
NYC Club Hosts Nonprofits
deployment of faculty in support of alumni activities. For many clubs, the Global Outreach Program events attracted the highest alumni attendance ever. Here’s a sampling of the clubs’ activities: Community-service projects HBS View Details
- 20 Jul 2020
- News
Responding to Racism Amid a Pandemic; LGBT Alumni Take Pride Celebration Online
Clubs News Clubs News Webinars Connect Black Alumni Taking Leadership in Turbulent Times Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, a shaky economy, and racial unrest across the country, the HBS African-American Alumni Association... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 25 Jan 2019
- Blog Post
Not Waiting for Progress: Diversity and Inclusion in the Film Industry
Development & Research, he led professional development initiatives, drawing on ties to Brown and HBS, including the HBS African-American Alumni Association, as well as his philanthropic and Capital Group connections. “The goal at ELC... View Details
- 01 Apr 2000
- News
Real World Issues Aired at Student Led Conferences
characterized the conference as "a community-wide call to action" and an opportunity to explore the role of HBS graduates in contributing to development in the African-American community. On the opening day of the conference, alumni... View Details
Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner
- 01 Sep 2006
- News
Street Singer
“That was the first time I was exposed to the concept of an MBA.” At Harvard, Harris crossed the river to attend an HBS African-American Alumni Association conference. “I had never seen so many folks of color doing such impressive... View Details
- 22 Dec 2015
- First Look
December 22, 2015
field experiment on Airbnb, we find that requests from guests with distinctively African-American names are roughly 16% less likely to be accepted than identical guests with distinctively White names. The difference persists whether the... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- Web
2017 Symposium - Race, Gender & Equity
organization that provides support and visibility for trans technologists and founders. He is also the director of the award-winning documentary STILL BLACK: a portrait of black transmen and the first person to receive the PhD of View Details
- 04 Aug 2020
- News
How Business Can Advance Racial Equity
were sparked by the killing of George Floyd. Tell me about your own reaction to that news. Lisa Lewin: Oh, April, that is such a heavy, complicated question. So as an African-American woman of a certain age, I have over four-and-a-half... View Details
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Affinity Groups | Employment
faculty from historically-marginalized groups. Our efforts foster an environment of excellence, inclusion, and equity. African-American The Association of Black Faculty, Administrators and Fellows (ABFAF) strives to support and advocate... View Details
- 01 Dec 2001
- News
Steven Rogers
African-American entrepreneurs. In reviewing Rogers' 1972 application to the ABC program, one can easily spot hints of his future success. "Steven is unique in that he is aware of his capabilities, and he uses them maturely," wrote one of... View Details
- 29 Jun 2021
- Blog Post
DIVERSIFYING OUR CASE PROTAGONISTS: HOW IS HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL DOING A YEAR LATER?
central role in the steps that followed, including by reaching out to the HBS African-American Alumni Association, current students, and faculty to identify promising case leads. As a result of this effort—involving HBS faculty, staff,... View Details
- 30 Jun 2021
- Blog Post
Diversifying Our Case Protagonists: How is Harvard Business School Doing a Year Later?
central role in the steps that followed, including by reaching out to the HBS African-American Alumni Association, current students, and faculty to identify promising case leads. As a result of this effort—involving HBS faculty, staff,... View Details
- 11 Mar 2001
- Research & Ideas
Wired and Black: Focus on Careers
New economy companies may be moving at the speed of light, but they still need managers who can get the job done, according to career development experts who spoke at the African-American Student Union conference, "The Digital... View Details
Keywords: by Carrie Levine
- 02 Jan 2019
- News
Not Waiting for Progress
development initiatives, drawing on ties to Brown and HBS, including the HBS African-American Alumni Association, as well as his philanthropic and Capital Group connections. “The goal at ELC is to build an inclusive business leadership... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 15 Jun 2021
- News
HBS Addresses Racial Equity
officer; and me to head up the 70-plus-member Dean’s Anti-Racism Task Force. It represented a cross section of our community—MBA students (including the three African American Student Union copresidents), doctoral students, faculty, staff, and alumni (including leaders... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie