Last year we launched the inaugural pocstock “Future of Black America Top 50” to recognize the accomplishments of fifty Black people making a difference in their industries and communities. This year’s honorees are innovators, advocates and activists, storytellers, and some of them are “firsts” in their fields. The common thread…

The racial reckoning that resulted from the murder of George Floyd in 2020 put the spotlight on the issues of race relations in America and the lack of representation of people of color in the media. These discussions about the lack of diversity, inclusion & representation have resulted in some…

The debate over Christopher Columbus’ legacy centers on whether his arrival in the Americas marked a discovery or a conquest. In light of this ongoing debate, many have ventured from tradition, and now recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous People’s Day, to reflect on the mistreatment Native Americans…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…