http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/657fe6ca47e0baeea5080f25/400x0.jpg?cropX1=636&cropX2=3193&cropY1=0&cropY2=2558 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ Janice Gassam's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/04/20/the-democratic-republic-of-congo-is-in-crisis-why-is-no-one-talking-about-it/ This article explores the current crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and highlights the media bias in the lack of coverage that the current crisis is receiving. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_66243dfafa8d0a5e1c7c75fc Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:45:51 -0400 2024-05-08T14:07:07-04:00 This article explores the current crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and highlights the media bias in the lack of coverage that the current crisis is receiving. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/04/19/how-these-new-dolls-are-addressing-hair-texture-discrimination-head-on/ This article profiles a set of innovative new dolls that were created to promote hair diversity and address hair texture discrimination. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_6622a8d982a65b1a1a865063 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:47:58 -0400 2024-05-02T05:50:54-04:00 This article profiles a set of innovative new dolls that were created to promote hair diversity and address hair texture discrimination. Instagram: @oneone.coco Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/04/17/new-research-reveals-resumes-with-black-names-experience-bias-in-the-hiring-process/ A new study revealed that job applicants with Black names receive fewer callbacks than white applicants. This article explores the research and provides guidance for employers. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_661fee3cf31ea41f684efc1f Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:55:41 -0400 2024-04-17T13:24:39-04:00 A new study revealed that job applicants with Black names receive fewer callbacks than white applicants. This article explores the research and provides guidance for employers. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/04/07/media-misogynoir-analyzing-the-treatment-of-black-women-in-modern-media/ Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho drew public scrutiny over his recent commentary on Angel Reese. This article unpacks the phenomenon of media misogynoir in more detail. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_6612fc402e4b6846d302acae Sun, 07 Apr 2024 16:26:26 -0400 2024-04-08T04:09:15-04:00 Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho drew public scrutiny over his recent commentary on Angel Reese. This article unpacks the phenomenon of media misogynoir in more detail. Getty Images Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/03/31/the-war-in-sudan-that-no-one-is-talking-about/ This article provides an overview of the civil war in Sudan and explores biases in the media coverage of the current crisis. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_6609e9c7e87b9c39e41f87b9 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:11:00 -0400 2024-04-01T03:36:11-04:00 This article provides an overview of the civil war in Sudan and explores biases in the media coverage of the current crisis. AFP via Getty Images Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/03/27/baltimore-bridge-collapse-creates-more-dei-attacks-how-allies-can-push-back/ After news of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, some have blamed the incident on DEI. This article explores this in more detail. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_6604da7a5cc23a355206b5ca Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:01:22 -0400 2024-03-30T03:36:43-04:00 After news of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, some have blamed the incident on DEI. This article explores this in more detail. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/03/11/black-women-in-dei-are-under-attack/ This article explores the recent attacks on Black women in DEI and provides advice on how Black women can navigate the current climate. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_65efb37feff80b5382536177 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:00:08 -0400 2024-03-14T03:57:18-04:00 This article explores the recent attacks on Black women in DEI and provides advice on how Black women can navigate the current climate. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/02/22/beyonces-new-haircare-brand-is-met-with-mixed-reception-from-consumers/ Superstar Beyoncé just released her new haircare brand Cécred. This article explores the reception that the brand has received thus far in more detail. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_65d80d9980d5926564b786fa Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:28:28 -0500 2024-02-26T10:53:27-05:00 Superstar Beyoncé just released her new haircare brand Cécred. This article explores the reception that the brand has received thus far in more detail. WireImage via Parkwood Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/02/05/black-women-this-is-what-you-can-do-if-you-were-passed-over-for-a-raise-or-promotion-at-work/ This article explores strategies that Black women professionals can take if they were passed over for a raise or promotion that they deserved. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_65c11b9632711c2b62a30a81 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:43:06 -0500 2024-02-19T01:39:14-05:00 This article explores strategies that Black women professionals can take if they were passed over for a raise or promotion that they deserved. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/01/21/5-ways-dei-has-been-ineffective-and-how-we-make-it-better/ This article explores five valid DEI critiques and criticisms and highlights different strategies to improve the field. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_65add7b3124cd86e1049d3b2 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 22:26:08 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:27-04:00 This article explores five valid DEI critiques and criticisms and highlights different strategies to improve the field. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/01/16/academia-is-failing-black-women-a-brief-examination-of-misogynoir-within-the-academy/ This article examines the unique experiences of Black women within academia and explores how this form of gendered racism called misogynoir manifests in higher education. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_65a611ff416e1802bb4ce4d5 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:59:43 -0500 2024-02-20T12:13:37-05:00 This article examines the unique experiences of Black women within academia and explores how this form of gendered racism called misogynoir manifests in higher education. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2024/01/02/claudine-gay-resigns-from-harvard-why-black-excellence-is-never-enough/ This article explores the myth of Black excellence and why it will never be enough to protect Black women leaders in positions of power. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_6594e200a1dcaf5d33332e1c Tue, 02 Jan 2024 23:36:45 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:26-04:00 This article explores the myth of Black excellence and why it will never be enough to protect Black women leaders in positions of power. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2023/12/22/do-boycotts-actually-work-examining-the-use-of-boycotts-to-drive-social-change/ This article explores the effectiveness of boycotts throughout history and how they have been used as a tool drive social change. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_6585d87f68f3db408a57ff6e Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:51:30 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:46-04:00 This article explores the effectiveness of boycotts throughout history and how they have been used as a tool drive social change. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2023/12/18/is-elon-musk-right-about-dei-exploring-critiques-of-dei/ The Tesla founder employed a common critique of diversity, equity and inclusion when he tried to make the case on X that "DEI must DIE." Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_657fe227ad413a6ea0683c0a Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:25:13 -0500 2024-05-08T14:06:59-04:00 The Tesla founder employed a common critique of diversity, equity and inclusion when he tried to make the case on X that "DEI must DIE." Getty Images Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Editors' Pick editors-pick leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2023/11/27/nyc-law-prohibiting-height-and-weight-discrimination-goes-into-effect/ This article explores NYC legislation that prohibits height, size and weight discrimination and provides recommendations for workplaces to foster more inclusion. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_65655ab36fe89110d5021daa Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:26:35 -0500 2024-05-08T14:08:06-04:00 This article explores NYC legislation that prohibits height, size and weight discrimination and provides recommendations for workplaces to foster more inclusion. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2023/11/13/should-the-us-stop-collecting-racial-data-on-americans/ This article explores the claims made by some that the United States should stop collecting racial and ethnic data on its citizens. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_65527f10e1666556978e5067 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:04:52 -0500 2024-05-08T14:06:59-04:00 This article explores the claims made by some that the United States should stop collecting racial and ethnic data on its citizens. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Editors' Pick editors-pick leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2023/07/16/is-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-officially-dead/ This article examines whether the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion is officially over, as the number of anti-DEI laws steadily rises. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_64b4712ed69f844e3b001131 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:48:36 -0400 2024-02-20T12:13:37-05:00 This article examines whether the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion is officially over, as the number of anti-DEI laws steadily rises. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/2023/03/18/private-womens-membership-group-chief-is-being-called-out-for-white-feminism/ Private women’s membership start-up, Chief, is currently in hot water because of claims of exclusion, bias and white feminism. This article features interviews with former, current and prospective Chief members about their experiences. Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor Janice Gassam Asare, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/janicegassam/ content_641662d287353c32a3cc4864 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:22:41 -0400 2024-02-20T12:13:37-05:00 Private women’s membership start-up, Chief, is currently in hot water because of claims of exclusion, bias and white feminism. This article features interviews with former, current and prospective Chief members about their experiences. getty Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Decision Maker Content decisionmaker leadership Diversity & Inclusion standard