The Pulse: Appeals Court Blocks Fearless Fund from Awarding Grants to Black Women
On June 3, A U.S. federal court of appeals panel suspended the Fearless Fund’s grant program for Black women business owners. While this initial decision is an unfortunate setback for efforts to advance greater equity in the U.S. economy, we believe the case for business diversity remains strong. Read more about this decision and other DEI news, court cases, and developments in this month’s edition of the Pulse.
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Ahold Delhaize Supplier Matchmaking Program is Now Open!
Attention NMSDC- certified MBEs!! Would you like to learn about opportunities to engage with brands of Ahold Delhaize? We have great news, applications are now open for participation in their third Supplier Diversity Matchmaking Program of 2024 in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe.
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The Pulse: Appeals Court Blocks Fearless Fund from Awarding Grants to Black Women
On June 3, A U.S. federal court of appeals panel suspended the Fearless Fund’s grant program for Black women business owners. While this initial decision is an unfortunate setback for efforts to advance greater equity in the U.S. economy, we believe the case for business diversity remains strong. Read more about this decision and other DEI news, court cases, and developments in this month’s edition of the Pulse.
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Ahold Delhaize Supplier Matchmaking Program is Now Open!
Attention NMSDC- certified MBEs!! Would you like to learn about opportunities to engage with brands of Ahold Delhaize? We have great news, applications are now open for participation in their third Supplier Diversity Matchmaking Program of 2024 in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe.
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National Urban League: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Corporate Diversity Initiatives
In the unfolding aftermath of the Supreme Court’s pivotal decision on affirmative action, our country stands at a crossroads. It’s a juncture where the corporate world has the power, and I’d argue, the responsibility, to...
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Women Impacting Public Policy Appoints Angela C. Dingle as President & CEO
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) recently announced the appointment of Angela C. Dingle as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Dingle, an accomplished leader with extensive experience in...
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The Code M Magazine June Issue is Available Now!
The latest issue of Code M Magazine, features an article about U.S. Airman, Roger Fortson, who was killed by police while answering the door at his own home. His death sparks the debate on why...
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The Pulse: Federal Judge Orders Minority-Business Agency Opened to All Races
As part of NMSDC’s ongoing efforts to promote DEI and push back against efforts threatening supplier diversity and other DEI programs, we are highlighting the latest DEI news, legal developments, and court filings....
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Forging a Path to Health Equity Through Supplier Diversity
When a company invests in inclusive procurement and intentionally seeks to foster economic growth in a community, it helps to address the underlying factors affecting health equity. Ultimately, supply chain professionals and supplier diversity experts...
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Fifth Third’s Kala Gibson Appointed National Board Chair of National Minority Supplier Development Council
CINCINNATI—Kala Gibson, executive vice president and chief corporate responsibility officer at Fifth Third Bank, has been elected Board Chair of the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s 2024 National Board of Directors. His term began on...
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NMSDC CEO and President Ying McGuire Featured on NPR’s In Black America Podcast
On this week’s edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Ying McGuire, President and CEO of The National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc., and influential growth engine for...
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