SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas criticized the recent Supreme Court ruling against the use of race as a criterion for higher education admissions — rolling back long-standing precedents that permitted affirmative-action programs.
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, a majority of workers who quit their job in 2021 left because of low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feelings of disrespect at work. This Harris Poll survey showed how many Americans have started to confront systemic racial injustice for the first time, contributing to what’s …
On Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 9:30 AM PST / 12:30 PM EST the first in a series of groundbreaking conversations between HBCU Presidents and Silicon Valley Executives will take place. Closing the Gap: A Peer-to-Peer Conversation between HBCU Presidents and Silicon Valley Executives will feature the President of Morehouse College, David A. Thomas, Ph.D., …
On Thursday, January 13th, 2021, from 11:00am – 12:00pm PST, SVLG’s Racial Justice and Equity Team will kick off 2022 with a peer-to-peer conversation about corporate diversity. The event will highlight a resource developed by several distinguished members of Stanford Business School (GSB) Class of 1994, Racial Equity Playbook — a tool designed to help corporations make meaningful changes to …
Join us for the first in a series of fireside chats planned by SVLG’s Racial Justice and Equity portfolio on Police Accountability and Public Safety. These conversations will be rooted in the recent passage of SB2, a bill focused on police accountability, and focus on how the local governments are approaching public safety as people …
This past year, communities, nonprofits, and policymakers have joined the global movement for racial justice. With racial equity at the forefront of our national conversation, the public and private sectors have addressed inequalities and expanded opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Various cities, organizations, and sectors are reimagining how they can maximize productivity while advancing and advocating …
SAN JOSE, CA (August 19, 2021) – The Silicon Valley Leadership Group today announced the launch of an industry-leading board readiness program for diverse executives, the SVLG Next Generation Board Network (NGBN). This year-long program identifies and accelerates corporate board preparation and networking opportunities in Silicon Valley for a diverse cohort of high-potential leaders. The …
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Racial Justice and Equity (RJE) Committee is holding a special Town Hall focused on maximizing vendor diversity in Silicon Valley and beyond. Convening private and public sector heads of procurement, small business advocates, and community leaders, the Inclusive Procurement, Diverse Supply Chains, Many Movements Town Hall will feature the various …
We at Presidio Graduate School are thrilled to join the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Though for years we’ve been delighted to collaborate with the Leadership Group on energy and environmental projects, now we see even more synergy between our organizations – around racial justice and equity as well. Aligned Missions Based in San Francisco, Presidio …
Guest Blog by Dr. Mayen B. Udoetuk Director, Program and Partner Development at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension 45. This is the number of American Black History Months we’ve experienced so far. 45 is a relatively small number when considering the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was established just 57 years ago. 45 is an even …
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