Real (Estate) Talk: How one firm is making Dr. King’s dream a reality

Modern research confirms diversity promotes and correlates with business success rather than scarcity — and one real estate company is pushing to make this a reality through its mentorship program. Here’s how. Continue reading

CBC Mortgage Agency names its first-ever diversity, equity and inclusion officer

The company tapped current Director of Government Affairs Tai Christensen to lead the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts alongside of committee of 15 employees. Continue reading

Paving the way for a more equitable financial future for all.

Mission  Credit Karma was founded in 2007 with the mission of championing financial progress for all. To achieve this mission, we must proactively work to deconstruct the inequalities that exist within the financial services industry to pave the way for a better, more equitable financial future for all.   Credit Karma’s Commitment to diversity, equity and […]

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The Inman Handbook on how to reopen your business this summer

As states begin the reopening process and more business restrictions are lifted, prepare yourself and your team for a new way to operate this summer. Continue reading

OPINION: Dispatch From My Twin Cities Community

On Monday, May 25, Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd over the course of almost nine minutes in broad daylight on camera while Mr. Floyd and civilians implored him to stop, and while three officers made space for Derek Chauv… Continue reading

These Children’s Books Get Aging Right

Children’s books that dismiss ageism and portray loving and fun intergenerational relationships between children and a modern older adult, whether a grandparent or someone outside the family, are powerful in developing a child’s worldview of aging and … Continue reading

Coldwell Banker to waive franchise fees in bid to boost diversity

A new program will allow real estate professionals who identify as minorities, LGBT, women or military veterans to start Coldwell Banker franchises without paying the normal franchise fee. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker to waive franchise fees in bid to boost diversity

A new program will allow real estate professionals who identify as minorities, LGBT, women or military veterans to start Coldwell Banker franchises without paying the normal franchise fee. Continue reading

Meeting Misty Copeland, My ‘Shero’

One day during the first week of March 2017, I noticed on my Facebook newsfeed that ballet dancer Misty Copeland was going to be appearing at the Union Square Barnes & Noble bookstore in New York City on March 21 to discuss her recently published b… Continue reading

Childhood Memories of Racial Discrimination

In my childhood neighborhood, “moving on up” meant a 1970 move from our New York City apartment on 155th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues to a three-room apartment in a building on Riverside Drive West, near 159th Street in Washington Heig… Continue reading