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- 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
- 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
- 15 Jun 2021
- News
Diversifying HBS's Case Collection
Latinx/Hispanic, Asian or Asian American/Pacific Islander, or Native American or other Indigenous people [see related story]. Partnering with the HBS African-American Alumni Association was key to generating many case leads and cases. In... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie
- 01 May 2007
- First Look
First Look: May 1, 2007
Walker, who has been credited as the first self-made African-American woman millionaire, created a hair-care empire after years spent as a laundress in St. Louis, Missouri. Decades before the Civil Rights movement, her company gave... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 01 Jan 2006
- News
Ann S. Moore, MBA 1978
acquisition of Essence Communications Partners in 2005, for example, has made it possible for Time Inc. to reach more than 7 million African-American adult readers each month through Essence magazine. As for global expansion, Moore's... View Details
- 26 Nov 2019
- Blog Post
Black Excellence: AASU’s 2019 Fall Retreat in Review
"Life at HBS," an open Q&A discussion that explored the unique experiences that African-American students often face as they matriculate to HBS. Zainab Lasisi (MBA '20), facilitated an open-dialogue discussion on various... View Details
- 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
- 23 Sep 2021
- News
Confronting Sustainability in Business; Pro-Bono Consulting for Black-Owned Companies
October 11 event will be in English. Interested alumni can register here. Alumni Pro-Bono Service Lifts Black-Owned Enterprises In an effort to maximize its community impact, the HBS African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA) recently... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 09 Apr 2001
- Research & Ideas
The Manager’s Guide to Communicating with Customers Collection
African-American clientele, have hundreds of products for blondes." In a labor market where youth seems to hold a premium, especially for marketing jobs, this notion is deadly for those trying to sell to an aging population of baby... View Details
- 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
- 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
- 17 Aug 2022
- News
To Serve and Protect the Markets
investigations. “So now I’ve come full circle in a way that far exceeds my expectations,” says Jones. But there’s no resting on her laurels. As an African-American woman, Jones is actively engaged in expanding and embedding a culture of... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 28 Oct 2021
- News
Capital Considerations for Black Entrepreneurs; Pivoting for Gender Equity
work to do, but a lot of people are doing the work.” While hosted by the HBS Association of Boston (HBSAB), the event was presented in partnership with the HBS Club of Chicago, the HBS Club of New York, the HBS Association of Northern California, and the HBS View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 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
- 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
- 26 Feb 2018
- Research & Ideas
The Airbnb Effect: Cheaper Rooms for Travelers, Less Revenue for Hotels
says. "It requires a whole new way of designing things. It's all worth thinking about." Related Reading: How Uber, Airbnb, and Etsy Attracted Their First 1,000 Customers Airbnb Hosts Discriminate Against African-American Guests... View Details
- 08 Mar 2018
- News
HBSAAA Leads the Way in Celebrating African American Alumni Impact
Americans have had on the School, the business world, and society at large. The HBS African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA) has partnered with the AASU and the HBS Leadership Initiative to produce five core initiatives for AASU50: a... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Mar 2003
- News
All in a Day's Work
between 6 weeks and 12 years of age, whose philosophy is based on the African-American principles of Kwanzaa. BCC served as the lead construction lender on a recently completed renovation and expansion at the school that has significantly... 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