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25 Holiday Gift Ideas That Support Minority-Owned Businesses

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It’s time to put our money where our mouths were when we marched for equality and social justice—which is the kind of holiday spirit I want to be a part of. Founded in 2016 by single mother Ja’Salyn “Jas” Smith, Javielle Candles offers candles equal parts fragrant as they are entertaining—who wouldn’t want a “No Way, Rosé” candle?

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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All social systems have a tendency to recreate themselves,” Coleman explains. “So When the NFL set out to counter charges of bias in its upper ranks, she adds, it prompted the creation of the Rooney Rule , requiring its franchises to interview minority candidates for an increasing variety of open roles. in 2016 to 44.3%

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What You Can Learn About Making Decisions From a Baseball Umpire

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Unlike in the major leagues, which have adopted an instant-replay system to rectify missed calls, the decisions by a minor league umpire are binding. When asked about a possible interview for this story, a team official said, “He doesn’t talk about umpires.” In this job, judgment calls are a science. Oakes is now a Triple-A umpire.

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

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Because you’ve not lost temper or heart, even though yes, the system is flawed, 10,000 hours just to be equal, 10,000 more to hear the applause. Janet has given me pep talks for job interviews and has helped me when I have forgotten my train pass. foster care system for over 20 years. Good morning, everyone! Martin bellows.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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His work is rooted in the belief that success is more than breaking down barriers and clearing hurdles—success is building systems that don’t have barriers or hurdles in the first place. His Get Attitude podcast won a Communicator Award for Diversity & Inclusion for his 8:46 Interviews Stories of Black America. Luvvie Ajayi.

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