To say that the last 18 months have been a whirlwind would be a gross understatement. From the global COVID-19 pandemic and its multiple variants, to the global protests in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, to a highly contentious US presidential election and even more turbulent transfer of power, it was hard for anyone to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But here we are in mid-summer 2021, enjoying long days, warm weather and glimmering signs of hope.
People are traveling again, visiting family, hugging each other, meeting friends for dinner, taking vacations for much-needed stress…
There is an ongoing lack of diversity among healthcare professionals within the United States.
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, only 36% of active physicians are female. While Black people comprise 13% of the U.S population and Latinos comprise 18%, less than 5% of physicians identify as Black or African-American, and fewer than 6% of physicians identify as Hispanic or Latino.
People of color are vastly underrepresented and because of this, many Black and Latino Americans do not trust their healthcare providers to act in their best interest — leading to poor treatment or compliance with recommended treatment…
People think in binary ways — things must be black or white, yes or no, etc. Left to the media and Hollywood, one would believe there’s only room for a handful of actors of color, anchors or journalists, one or two top actors or singers. It is hardly representative of this country’s population, which, according to the US census, is approximately 13% Black, 18% Hispanic and 6% Asian.We should collectively and continually strive to do better when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. The more options we have, the better.
When it comes to business, there are…
Juneteenth seemingly entered America’s historical canon in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death last year, 155 years after the Civil War. In response to the ensuing global protests, many corporations pledged to do better by addressing issues pertaining to the lack of diversity and representation among their senior leadership and in their policies.
That meant finally acknowledging Juneteenth as a day of observance, to understand its history, to reflect on its significance and legacy and explore how to move forward. But many shook their heads — what exactly is Juneteenth, this so-called new holiday? Where did it come from all…
On our way to the neighborhood comic book shop, I was waiting to cross the street with my Israeli-American husband and our Chinese-Filipino-American niece and nephew when we heard someone behind us yell, “Get out of my neighborhood! Stop your damn Asian invasion. Go back to China! It’s your fault that the ‘rona is here.” All of us swung around to face this man acting foolish. In the moment we turned around, my brain calculated every consequence permutation like anyone who has faced bullying or feared for their personal safety. I settled on the safest option. I said, “Excuse me?!?”…
In the aftermath of last summer’s protests, African-Americans have noticed the disconnect between brands and people of color. Is there a chance for redemption? Possibly, though these changes must be addressed first.
Racial Insensitivity in Fashion
There has been a historic lack of diversity and sensitivity in the fashion industry. In 2018, fast-fashion retail giant H&M shocked consumers by displaying an ad with a black child wearing a “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle” hoodie, referencing a racial slur towards POC. Viewers were outraged over the insensitivity and requested H&M to remove the image.
Verdict? Do your research. The reason we…
Just two and half months into 2021, women everywhere have reasons to celebrate these historic wins.
Kamala Harris is America’s first Madame VP.
Women make up just over a quarter of all members of Congress, the highest percentage and the most racially and ethnically diverse in US history.
Rosalind Brewer is set to become the first Black female CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
Chloe Zhao wins Best Director at the 2021 Golden Globes, the first Asian ever and first woman since 1983 to do so.
Anya Taylor-Joy won Best Actress in a Limited Series at the 2021 Golden Globes…
As a content agency championing diversity and inclusion in media, we strive to accurately reflect the robust experiences of people of color. For pocstock’s inaugural Future of Black America Top 50, we wanted to go beyond the usual high-profile representatives of the culture. We recognize that diversity goes beyond race, so while all our honorees are Black, they represent diversity of age, profession, and level of public knowledge.
There are many names you will recognize and many others you may not, but will — and should — very soon. These esteemed honorees span politics, media, fashion, technology and business, but…
On the 26th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Day and the eve of the historic inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden, and 49th Vice President, Kamala D. Harris, pocstock is kicking off the #IncludeUS campaign with “Living the Dream, Black America’s New Social Contract”, an important conversation about the future of Black America.
The question is clear — to truly fulfill the dream of social equity for Black Americans, do we need to establish a new social contract with America?
Background
A social contract or political contract is a perceived agreement among the people of…
By Chris Preyor
Recently my eleven year-old daughter walked into my office early on a Saturday morning where I was already hard at work on a writing assignment. She walked in already dressed with her shoes on and ready to go. Where, I had no idea. She’s not normally a morning person (she gets it from her momma) so I was a little surprised to see her so bright eyed and bushy tailed at eight thirty in the morning on a Saturday.
“What’s up baby, what are you doing up so early?” I asked her. She walked around to my…
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