The healthcare system in the United States is burdened with inequity, especially in terms of access to healthcare professionals and services. Residents in underserved communities — mainly ethnic and racial minorities of lower economic status — face multiple obstacles in achieving good health. Many solutions have been proposed, but one…

Susan R. Schoenfeld, CEO, and Founder of Wealth Legacy Advisors LLC serves as a ‘thought partner’ to families of wealth through personal attention and the human spirit. Susan is an award-winning Thought Leader; she provides guidance on legacy, next-generation, stewardship, governance, leadership succession, and philanthropy. Susan spoke at Opal Group’s…

Five Board Focus Areas to Win the Inflation Challenge — Following a strong economic recovery after the close of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period, the price of goods and services in many developed nations have seen glaring increases. …

It has become increasingly clear that inherent racism in our systems poses an impediment to good health and that many racial and ethnic minorities do not have access to adequate healthcare. As a practicing doctor and a medical administrator I have seen first-hand the negative results of this inequity. …

At TAKE YOUR SEAT, we are constantly looking for opportunities to increase the number of Black board directors. We want to get real about race in the boardroom by hosting courageous conversations between diversity professionals, CEOs, board leaders, private equity firm executives, and candidates. Our objective is to make these…

According to research, workers and customers alike want more socially responsible businesses. Organizations have noticed. Companies are becoming more interested in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. This interest has led to an increase in professionals whose work is focused on creating more inclusive and diverse environments…

In the pandemic, consumers sought exert gain control through comfort food and health food. While the panic of the early pandemic has abated, it remains to be seen how innovative food offerings and new brands fare during different types of unrest — continued covid variants, global unrest and inflation to…

If you asked a director whether they think their board should have a public reputation — one that is distinct from the company — most would respond with a resounding no. Boards of directors have historically operated behind closed doors, unseen and unknown to the outside world. However, proprietary research…

Celebrating Black Designers: A Centerpiece of Black History Month 2022 This year’s Black History Month brought us an array of creative initiatives. One is from the many businesses that are providing opportunities for Black entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their talents. Several brands and retailers, for example, are highlighting the…