Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to racial minorities.
Is your name ruining your life?
Sonia Kang discusses her research and thoughts on name discrimination in this Wired UK article.
An Equity Lens on Artificial Intelligence
Modern technology can often be a double edged sword, but where does artificial intelligence stand on that spectrum? We highlight how Artificial intelligence can be used from an equity perspective.
Protected: Heather McGhee on “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together”
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Heather McGhee on “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together”
In conversation with Sarah Kaplan, Heather McGhee, an expert in economic and social policy, offers an exploration about the self-destructive bargain of white supremacy and its rising cost to all of us. | April 7, 2021
Backstage Capital: Investing in Black women founders
Between 2009 and 2017, Black women, who are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States, received only 0.0006% of venture capital financing. This case study examines how Backstage Capital attempted to create a US$36 million fund exclusively for Black female entrepreneurs.
How we talk about discrimination affects discriminatory behaviours
This study finds that how people are exposed to ideas about discrimination affects whether they use stereotypes in hiring, in turn shaping labour markets.
Debates and controversies in understanding gender, race and entrepreneurship
We know funding is one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face, but how is it different for women starting their own businesses?
Workshop on gender, race and entrepreneurship
To explore the challenges women and minority entrepreneurs face, GATE convened a 6-week workshop series in October and November 2020 sponsored by the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub.
Diversity, equity, inclusion scholars reflect on progress, peril of 2020
Sonia Kang offers insight towards offering a more constructive approach when having uncomfortable conversations about race, in this piece from the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.
Students Against anti-Black Racism (SABR)
SABR supports dialogue about racism within the Rotman community to engage and unite the community in actions that will advance racial justice.