Harvard Business School and the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) are pioneering initiatives to bolster African American representation within MBA cohorts. (Business Because)

According to Cynthia Saunders-Cheatham, a senior careers director at Cornell University’s esteemed Johnson School of Management, one of the overarching trends at the school is an uptick of student interest in tech. This interest in data analytics is consistent among U.S. schools. (Business Because)

LinkedIn's recent survey of hiring authorities and reveals that that 78 percent of companies are implementing diversity initiatives to improve organizational culture, 62 percent to enhance company performance, and 49 percent to represent their customers better. Here's how they are making it happen.

Whether you're a recent MBA graduate or an industry veteran, these five commencement speeches offer undeniable wisdom. From Jesmyn Ward to Ronan Farrow, these valuable messages resonate in any stage of life. (Fast Company)

Over a year ago, HP Inc., gave a clear and unprecedented mandate to its advertising agency partners — up your diversity quotient within 12 months. HP assumed the same challenge" for itself, committing to increase the diversity of its teams. Now, a quantitative assessment proves ads created by diverse teams perform better. (XXX)

Whether you're studying or working overseas, business leaders frequently claim international experience can help you stand out in a competitive jobs market. These four tips will help you make the most of your time overseas. (CNBC)

Despite having an edge in the classroom, black women are forced to face the twin hurdles of racism and sexism, leading to underrepresentation on college campuses. (The Nation)

AI is poised to transform the way we do business in the coming year and beyond. Here are some of the ways the technology is shaping industries by the day. (BOSS Magazine)

The number of minority-owned businesses on Business First's 2018 Top 100 List increased by more than half this year compared to last, a trend that's occuring both in and outside of New Mexico. (Albuquerque Business First)

Although black women entrepreneurs stand among the fastest-growing group of women-owned businesses, they face numberous obstacles, from networking challenges to lack of representation. Here are some of the challenges that many, if not most, women of color entrepreneurs encounter. (Entrepreneur)

A recent survey shows that Millennials are increasingly interested in opening small businesses and have a positive outlook on entrepreneurship. The challenge lies is that student debt among younger generations. (Fortune)

In our always-connected environment, it’s hard to feel that we really control our own time. If you want to make time for what matters to you, but are struggling to find it, a few of these strategies might help. (Forbes)

Starbucks employees at thousands of U.S.-based locations participated in a mandatory racial bias education program this week. TIME spoke with five Starbucks employees on who shared differing perspectives on the impact and effectiveness of the curriculum. (TIME)

Within hours of Roseanne Barr's racist tweet in reference to former Obama senior advisor Valerie Jarrett, ABC announced it would end the sitcom "Roseanne." The move indicates that insensitive tweets and behavior won’t be tolerated at the company. (CNBC)

Critical thinking and problem solving are key elements of business sucess. These practical approaches to enriching your ciritcal thinking skills and the skills of your team will give you a clear advantage. (Forbes)