Diversity

Receives 2008 Corporate Diversity Award from the National Minority Business Council

NEW YORK, June 9, 2009 — The Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE: BK) will be honored by the National Minority Business Council, Inc. (NMBC) for its commitment to diversity and social responsibility during the Council's 37th Anniversary Celebration event to be held on June 11, 2009.

"With leaders like The Bank of New York Mellon, the National Minority Business Council has been helping small, minority- and women-owned businesses succeed for over a quarter century," said John F. Robinson, NMBC President and CEO. "To us, their commitment to diversity means expanded opportunities for small, minority and women business owners. This recognition is well deserved."    » read more »

New York State MWBE Task Force Delivers Preliminary Report Outlining Sharp Improvement in the Rate at which State-supported Debt Issuers Empanel and Engage Minority and Women Owned Businesses

April 28, 2009 -- The New York State Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Task Force today delivered its preliminary report to Governor David A. Paterson. The Task Force, established by Executive Order No. 10, reviewed the debt-issuing practices of the five authorities which issue State-supported debt, and wrote recommendations designed to improve their performance in retaining MWBE underwriting firms. The Task Force’s final report is due to the Governor in January, 2010.    » read more »

AT&T is also included on Three of DiversityInc's Specialty Lists for Its Commitment to Diversity in the Workplace and Marketplace

Dallas, Texas, March 13, 2009 -- AT&T today announced that it has once again been recognized for its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across its global operations — most recently by DiversityInc, which named AT&T among its Top 50 Companies for Diversity in 2009. AT&T moved up 20 spaces in the 2009 rankings over last year — from 22nd to 2nd.

AT&T is also included on three of DiversityInc's Top 10 specialty lists, ranking No. 7 among the Top 10 Companies for Recruitment & Retention; No. 1 among the Top 10 Companies for African Americans; and No. 8 among the Top 10 Companies for LGBT Employees.    » read more »

February 15, 2008 -- CNN announced today it will expand its "Uncovering America" award-winning programming initiative. Originally launched in 2007, "Uncovering America" is now a weekly multiplatform commitment to compelling coverage through diverse people, programming and perspectives. For this political year, CNN's 2008 series launches on Friday, Feb. 15, and continues each subsequent Friday, with coverage of how race and gender issues are impacting this presidential election.    » read more »

January 15, 2008 -- (Frankfort, KY) -- On the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday and as part of the MLK Season of Service 2008, Secretary of State Trey Grayson released an update to the 2006 United We Stand: Encouraging Diversity in Kentucky’s Leaders, a report that looks at racial diversity in Kentucky’s leaders. According to the report, Kentucky has lost ground since 2006 in the number of racially diverse leaders in the Commonwealth.    » read more »

October 26, 2007 -- (Des Moines) Today, Iowa Governor Chet Culver issued Executive Order #4 to achieve and maintain a diverse workforce in state government.    » read more »

FCC Rule Changes Must First Assess and Address Minority Media Ownership

October 22, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today sent the following letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin J. Martin, calling on him to launch an independent review panel to develop proposals to further promote media ownership diversity. According to press accounts, following an insufficient 30-day review, the FCC intends to modify existing ownership rules by allowing greater media market consolidation.    » read more »

September 14, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE – Florida Governor Charlie Crist today recognized 12 Florida companies from across the state with the Governor’s Business Diversification Award. The awards program, sponsored annually by Enterprise Florida (EFI), recognizes companies for diversifying and enriching the state’s economy through job creation and distinctive community involvement and investment. The ceremony kicks off Florida’s 23rd Annual Industry Appreciation Week (September 17-21), created to spotlight excellence in Florida’s business sector.    » read more »

Diversity of workers is good business sense, says Sebelius

August 31, 2007 -- An executive order designed to ensure diversity throughout state government puts the State of Kansas in line with similar steps taken by 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius said today.

Sebelius signed the order which instructs state agencies to develop diversity management programs.    » read more »

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 28, 2007 -- Two Hispanic magazines - LATINA Style and Hispanic Business, have named Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) among the best companies for diversity. LATINA Style highlights Xerox in its list of 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work in the United States, and Hispanic Business magazine lists Xerox in its Diversity Elite 2007 ranking.    » read more »

June 28, 2007 -- "This decision should have no impact on state programs to reduce racial isolation in Hartford public schools created in response to the state Supreme Court's Sheff vs. O'Neill ruling.

"The court today struck down mandatory diversity programs containing rigid racial classifications assigning students based solely on race. Sheff programs are voluntary and have flexible diversity goals instead of fixed quotas. No student is forced to attend a particular school based on race.    » read more »

Included in bill expected to pass Senate tonight

April 25, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC -- Three amendments introduced by Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) that would make America more competitive were today included in the America COMPETES Act, which is expected to pass the Senate tonight.    » read more »