African Americans - Publications - Faculty & Research

08 Mar 2019

Diversity Visit Day

Jointly sponsored by HBS MBA Admissions, the African American Student Union (AASU), Latino American Student Organization (LASO) and the Harvard University Native View Details

19 Nov 2018

This webinar provides insight into the diverse community at HBS. It includes a panel discussion with members of the African American Student Union (AASU) and Latino Student Organization (LASO). View Details

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Demographics: ethnic groups (US)

Where can I find U.S. demographic information broken out by ethnic group? U.S. Census Bureau: Population, housing, economic and geographic information searchable by race and ethnicity. The American Community Survey has quick links to data... View Details

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Key Metrics | Annual Report 2024

Non-Binary / Gender Queer / Another Gender 0% < 1% — — — International Citizenship 35% 39% 38% 37% 33% US Race / Ethnicity American Indian / Alaska Native 0% 0% 0% — — Asian / Asian American 25% 22% 24% 24%... View Details

27 Feb 2019

Webinar hosted by Professor Alvarez, AASU and LASO

Led by Professor Alvarez, this webinar provides insight into the diverse community at HBS and will feature a student panel with members from the African American Student Union and Latino Student... View Details

24 Apr 2014
News

Reinventing perceptions of Africa through wine

winery Seven Sisters, produced the first South African wine served on American Airlines. The South African government helped to negotiate a land purchase for Seven Sisters,... View Details

01 Feb 2001
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New Fitzhugh Professorship Celebrated

advancement of African Americans in the business world. "Being the first Fitzhugh professor is a particular honor," Thomas noted during a recent interview. "He spent much of his life trying to facilitate the... View Details

Keywords: H. Naylor Fitzhugh (MBA '33); Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

09 Apr 2018

Prospective Student Diversity Session

Jointly sponsored by HBS MBA Admissions, the African American Student Union (AASU), the Latino Student Organization (LASO), and the Harvard University Native American Program... View Details

01 Mar 2017
News

In My Humble Opinion: Arunma Oteh (MBA 1990)

different ethnic groups in the country’s north, along with Indian, Chinese, European, and American expats. “My early exposure to people from diverse backgrounds is probably the reason I enjoy such environments,” says Oteh, who served for... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

02 Dec 2019

Black and Latinx Excellence: AASU and LASO at HBS Webinar

This webinar provides insight into the diverse community at HBS. This webinar will feature a student panel with members from the African American Student Union and Latino Student Association. View Details

Reginald F. Lewis

Just 10 years after founding his investment ventures firm, Lewis had established a $2.5 billion financing business, the largest firm owned by an African American in United States history. Through his... View Details

Keywords: Finance

Career Coach

Aaron Mitchell

true story. He is a champion for diversity in organizations and spent a significant amount of time leading change and build capability abroad. Aaron is a 2011 graduate of Harvard Business School, where he served as the Career Rep for Section E, and Co-President for... View Details

William Nickerson, Jr.

Nickerson founded and led the first African American life insurance business established in the state of California. Under his leadership, Golden State expanded to other states and grew to become one of the... View Details

Keywords: Finance

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Harvard Business School

issues faced by African Americans nationwide. In a letter to faculty members, they stated: "(1) the seriousness of the racial situation and the socioeconomic condition of Black people demand a major and... View Details

14 Nov 2022

Diverse Perspectives: Admissions Q&A with AASU and LASO

Hear from members of the African American Student Union (AASU) and the Latino Student Organization (LASO) as they answer questions about the MBA experience, culture, and community at HBS. View Details

24 Apr 2014
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Training managers in the developing world

business school development, is creating a new social impact fund to finance manufacturing in Africa. He has taught at the Institute Supérieur de Management in Dakar, Senegal, and coauthored two books focusing on the progress of African... View Details

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Events - Advancing Racial Equity

with Isabel Wilkerson, Author of Caste By: Isabel Wilkerson & Caroline Elkins 05 NOV 2020 | Harvard Business School Isabel Wilkerson, an American journalist and the first woman of African View Details

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Black Business Leaders and Entrepreneurship | Baker Library

Americans, and Whites Nielsen reports on the African American Consumer Search using keywords African American or Black RKMA Consumer Behavior... View Details

01 Oct 1996
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Creating Miracles — Charles A. Coverdale (MBA 1971)

Things may not have looked this bleak for African Americans in a long time, but at the First Baptist Church of Riverhead in eastern Long Island, which serves many of the area's black families -- including... View Details

Keywords: Marguerite Rigoglioso

02 Jan 2018
Research & Ideas

The Most Popular Stories and Research Papers of 2017

insights into how we can lead more balanced lives. Tell us in the comment section below what you thought were the most interesting business trends of the year. Minorities Who 'Whiten' Job Resumes Get More Interviews African View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

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