Resources
Business Diversity Playbook PDF
Playbook / toolkit provides a guide to transition from traditional supplier diversity programs to a holistic business diversity strategy, emphasizing the support of diverse and disadvantaged business owners to foster economic equity, reduce the wealth gap, and drive community and economic growth.
Strategies to Expand Economic Empowerment for Black Americans PDF
Thought leadership that provides actionable strategies to consider promoting economic empowerment for Black Americans through fair chance hiring practices, expanding supplier diversity into a business diversity ecosystem, and supporting Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), thereby addressing economic disparities and benefiting both businesses and the broader economy.
Business Diversity Solution One-Page Overview PDF
Document outlining the Fellowship’s strategy to enhance business diversity by leveraging corporate resources to support Black-owned businesses, fostering equitable pathways through HBCU collaborative relationships, and promoting Fair Chance Hiring, thereby benefiting companies, communities, and the broader economy.
Business Diversity Symposium Presentation PDF
Presentation provides a strategic framework to evolve from traditional supplier diversity to a business diversity ecosystem, emphasizing the support and growth of Black-owned businesses to address systemic racism, enhance economic equity, and drive societal well-being.
Podcasts
Closing the Gap Podcast: Supplier Diversity
This educational podcast discusses current challenges and changes in the supplier diversity profession, featuring insights from the field.
Closing the Gap Podcast: Procurement Impact on Black-Owned Business
This podcast educates organizations on the impact of fair inclusion of Black-owned businesses in procurement practices.