Black Lives Matter

Although companies are more cautious about their initiatives, most U.S .workers support focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Many HBCUs were established in the years following the Civil War to educate Black people. Now, many are seeing an increase in applications.

A year after George Floyd's murder, companies have spent only a fraction of the money pledged toward racial equity.

In her new book, "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together," Heather McGhee looks at how racism drained not only public pools, but also public support for universal healthcare and other "big government" policies.

Schools around the country are offering grants for research projects on anti-Black racism. And some are committing to hire more professors with expertise in the study of race.

“If you ran a business, and you didn't update the way that you use your assets for 50 or 60 years, you'd probably be out of business,” said Seleta Reynolds, the general manager of the LA Department of Transportation.

And sponsors may be increasingly interested in supporting them to reach their fans.

By refusing to take to the court or field, players are trying to effect change. But how effective are they likely to be?

The 15 Percent Pledge is pushing retailers to devote more shelf space to Black-owned businesses.

Labels have long been accused of racist, exploitative practices toward artists. Some now pledge to support social justice and diversify executive ranks.