A Scottish colleague asked us, “Why is everything being blamed on DEI and Black people?” Our answer: race has always been a tool of United States politics. This skin-color caste system was first developed in the colonies and then globally marketed to rationalize and justify intentional deep divisions in a society that proclaimed its belief […]

In January 2025 a Scottish colleague of ours watched the inauguration of the current President of the United States. This White male direct-messaged us on LinkedIn to ask the headline question: “Why is everything being blamed on DEI and Black people?” The Power of Reflection We didn’t reply right away. We’ve always felt it prudent […]

At the recommendation of Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The 1619 Project, we carry this slim, 126-page, pocket-sized book with us at all times. We recommend the time is now for Americans who are concerned about the hostile position that the office of the President of the United States in 2025 has taken against its citizens, […]

Margaret was browsing books in Kuala Lumpur while visiting a friend and saw The Business of Race on the shelves of Kinokuniya Malaysia.

The meaning of work has shifted, and employees across generational divides are demanding a reset. "Strikingly, a majority of employees want a work life reset. Because of everything that has happened in the world over the past few years, 67% of employees are reevaluating how they spend their time and 72% believe employers need to rethink what work means to employees"

The headline question is one we received at a business conference in Montreal. Our short answer: Absolutely. The longer answer: we both were born and raised in the U.S. So, much of the focus in The Business of Race is on racial dynamics in businesses in our country of origin. Neither of us is in […]