The business case for diversity states that having a diverse team leads to an increase in profits, newer market and business opportunities while the social case for diversity states we should stop all the practices that lead to discriminatory behaviors because no one deserved to be discriminated on the basis of race, sex or political
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The Marvin Family
Located 6 miles from the Canadian border in the town of Warroad, Marvin Windows and Doors is a family business company with 105 years of family leadership. The Marvin Companies is a multigenerational family business that continues to lead with values and purpose. While listening to its CEO yesterday Paul Marvin at Bentley University, I
State Colleges and Opportunity
Few weeks from now, many students will graduate from state colleges. Many of them spend the last four, five or even six years going to school while at the same time juggling two or three jobs. Along the way, they have developed a strong work ethic. Their sacrifice is obviously unquestionable. In spite of the day-to-day
Black Panther and Black History
With the success of Black Panther, it is time to stop portraying the history of black people has a reactionary history; one that portrayed blacks as a passive and not an active contributor to human progress. For too long, all the reciting of black historical events has been grounded in the Civil Rights Era, colonization, and slavery. It
Frère guinéens, Trop c’est Trop
La généralisation est une forme d’ignorance et d’injustice. Mais franchement, je suis dégouté par l’agissement des pères de famille guinéens en Occident. De la France à Boston, c’est la même histoire. Des imbéciles se permettent de tuer banalement des femmes ou d’abandonner la maman de leurs enfants pour aller épouser une autre à Conakry. Hier
Simbaya, la douleur et la mémoire
Avec la mort de l’Imam Barry (paix à son âme), Simbaya de mon enfance se dirige déjà vers le crépuscule. Nos papas d’hier comme Monsieur Diallo Huissier(Cellou), Mr. Sow ou Imam Barry, pour n’en citer que quelques-uns, nous ont quitté à tout jamais. Des jeunes comme Yacine ou Biro parti trop tôt sans avoir eu l’opportunité
Willpower and Strategy
In my early twenties, I could not stay still. I volunteered at different places and supported different projects. I was ready to jump into any new opportunity. I said YES to everything and everyone. Along the way, I met people and heard stories that will forever shape my life. Those volunteering days expanded my network and
Dr. Eric Dyson and the Responsibilities of Intellectuals
On your way to becoming a young and black intellectual to paraphrase Jay-Z, you have to pay respect to those who came before you. Two days ago, I had the chance to meet Michael Dyson, who is “a Georgetown University sociology professor, a New York Times contributing opinion writer, and a contributing editor of The
Business and Emotions
The common dicton is that we should ignore our emotions while making a business decision. Now, to what extent can an individual really ignore his or her emotions while making a decision is up for discussions? I am one who believe that we can never dissociate ourselves from how we feel. Emotions are essential components of
Business and Specialization
Think about your last visit at the hospital. For most of us living in the Western World, we see multiples specialists for every visit; each only concern with their areas of expertise and disconnected from their respective peers. Each doctor treat our body as a divided entity. They compartmentalize us. Even worse, they rarely share
