Sunday Study 2021
Sundays are often a day for reflection. Each week, we’re sharing an article, podcast, or video in the hopes that you will take time to engage with and reflect upon the message in that content. Check back every Sunday for something new!
December 19, 2021
Natalia Brown Help Consumers Struggling With Crippling Debt Reduce and Pay Off Their Outstanding Balances as Fast as Possible
Natalia Brown, Chief Client Operations Officer at National Debt Relief, who was also a featured speaker during one of our CommonBondz events, shares tips for reducing debt. Listen below.
December 5, 2021
Why Black workers still face a promotion and wage gap that’s costing the economy trillions
Read the article, then join us for a discussion on negotiating for salary increases and promotions this Thursday. Click here to register.
November 28, 2021
Donate to CommonBondz this Giving Tuesday!
On this Giving Tuesday, consider donating to CommonBondz to help us continue our work in educating about racism against African Americans. Read more about the importance of Giving Tuesday at the link below, then click the “Donate” button in the header above to contribute to CommonBondz!
November 21, 2021
What Is White Privilege, Really?
The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict is once again an example of white privilege in our country and how it benefits people based on the color of their skin. What is white privilege? Read the article to learn more.
November 13, 2021
Survey: Black Americans committed to helping families, communities financially
From the article: “In an effort to better serve Black consumers, U.S. Bank today released the results of its Building Black Wealth Insights research, which highlighted the financial needs, goals and challenges of Black Americans with at least $25,000 in investable assets.”
November 5, 2021
Financial Literacy in the Black Community
From the article: “Closing the racial wealth gap isn’t a simple fix. But many experts say education and financial literacy can help. In this article, we identify the impact this knowledge gap has on the African American community — and explore how Black educators and financial advisors are working to close it.”
October 31, 2021
African American Career and Job Resources During The Coronavirus Pandemic
From the article: “In the United States, COVID-19 continues to have a disproportionate and detrimental impact on Black populations. Many of the social, economic and structural inequities that pervade Black communities today existed prior to our current health pandemic. Unfortunately, it has taken a global pandemic for us to fully understand and acknowledge the ramifications of institutionalized racism, and social inequality on the health and well-being of Black communities.”
October 24, 2021
Being Black in Corporate America
From the article: “The US has not fully reckoned with its legacy of racism, and conversations about race are fraught. Despite the fact that hate crimes are on the rise, half of White Americans say, ‘There is too much attention paid to race and racial issues in our country these days.’ The subject of race is even more of a ‘third rail’ at work—preventing the frank exploration it merits, and allowing systems of privilege to remain in place. Representation of Black professionals in leadership still lags far behind college graduation rates.”
October 17, 2021
8 Actions That Help Black Colleagues Get Ahead At Work
From the article: “But being a true ally to a Black colleague means voicing more than words of support or announcing yet another generic commitment to diversity. It means backing it up with individual action.”
October 10, 2021
Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector
From the report: “This report explores Black workers in the private sector in three parts: first, their participation in the entire US private-sector economy; second, their representation, advancement, and experience in companies; and third, a path forward that includes the key challenges to address, actions companies can take, and additional actions for a wider set of stakeholders to accelerate progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I).”
September 26, 2021
How to Respond to an Offensive Comment at Work
Your colleague says something that immediately makes you feel uncomfortable. He thinks he’s just being funny, but the comment is inappropriate — maybe even offensive, sexist, or racist. What should you say or do if you find yourself in this situation?
September 19, 2021
Race Talk: Engaging Young People in Conversations about Race and Racism
From the article: “As a society, public discussions about race and racism have increased in volume and intensity. Educators feel a sense of responsibility to bring these topics into their classrooms—because young people want to be part of the conversation and should be. If handled effectively, these discussions provide opportunities for timely learning.”
July 18, 2021
How to Create a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce, According to the Experts
We’ve gotten a ton of questions in recent months from leaders in various industries about how to implement and sustain DEI initiatives. This week’s Sunday Study is a great introduction to how to start the process of creating more inclusion in your workplace.
June 27, 2021
The author of 'White Fragility' takes on 'nice racism'
From the article: “If you're a White person who is now rewinding every conversation you've had with a person of color to see if you flashed your "I am not a racist" credentials, then you might understand the power of DiAngelo's hard-hitting new book, "Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm." In it DiAngelo delivers a systematic takedown of what she calls "well-meaning Whiteness" -- how well-intentioned White people unwittingly reinforce racism.”
June 13, 2021
Teachers across the country protest laws restricting lessons on racism
From the article: “On Saturday, thousands of educators and others gathered virtually and in person at historic locations in more than 20 cities to make clear that they would resist efforts in at least 15 Republican-led states to restrict what teachers can say in class about racism, sexism and oppression in America.”
May 30, 2021
The Historical Reasons Behind the U.S. Racial Wealth Gap
From the article: “The average White household in the U.S. today has amassed about seven times more wealth than the average Black household. The disparity widened in the half-century since the civil rights movement, despite a wave of laws protecting against racial discrimination at work, in housing and other economic realms.”
May 23, 2021
After she concealed her race, Black Indianapolis owner's home value more than doubled
This month we’ve been focusing on the history of racial discrimination in housing - but it’s not just historical. That discrimination is still happening now. Click below to read one woman’s story of facing bias when selling her home in Indianapolis.
May 9, 2021
Black Americans And The Racist Architecture Of Homeownership
From the article: “Over the last 15 years, Black homeownership has declined more dramatically than for any other racial or ethnic group in the United States. In 2019, the Black homeownership rate was about as low as in the 1960s, when private race-based discrimination was legal.”
April 11, 2021
Nine Charts about Wealth Inequality in America
From the article: “Why hasn’t wealth inequality improved over the past 50 years? And why, in particular, has the racial wealth gap not closed? These nine charts illustrate how income inequality, earnings gaps, homeownership rates, retirement savings, student loan debt, and lopsided asset-building subsidies have contributed to these growing wealth disparities.”
March 14, 2021
Hundreds risked everything in Selma 56 years ago. This group is trying to identify them
ICYMI, last Sunday marked 56 years since “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama. From the article: “The story of Bloody Sunday has been told again and again. There are scads of recountings in textbooks and other tomes, oral histories, documentaries and even a big screen retelling packed with Hollywood stars. Despite these remembrances, there are gaps, namely when it comes to understanding where the melee unfolded and who exactly took part.” Click below to read more.
February 28, 2020
Profiles in perseverance: Little-known Black History figures
From CNN: “Every Black History Month, we tend to celebrate the same cast of historic figures. They are the civil rights leaders and abolitionists whose faces we see plastered on calendars and postage stamps. They resurface each February when the nation commemorates African Americans who have transformed America. They deserve all their accolades. But this month we are focusing instead on 28 seminal Black figures – one for each day of February – who don’t often make the history books.”
February 21, 2021
TV Show We Recommend
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve put together lists of works by our favorite Black creators to share every Sunday of February. This week, we’re highlighting TV shows by Black writers or with Black actors telling important stories. Read more about our recommendations below.
February 14, 2021
Movies We Recommend
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve put together lists of works by our favorite Black creators to share every Sunday of February. This week, we’re highlighting impactful movies by Black writers and directors or that tell Black stories. Read more about our recommendations below.
February 7, 2021
Books We Recommend
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve put together lists of works by our favorite Black creators to share every Sunday of February. This week, we’re highlighting our favorite books by Black authors. Read more about our recommendations below.
January 31, 2021
N.J. teacher corps should mirror state’s beautiful diversity | Opinion
This month, we’re focusing on how racism has impacted our American education system. We’ll be digging into this with Andrew Bell Sr., Superintendent of Woodbury City Public Schools (New Jersey). Read some of his insights in his recent op ed below.
January 24, 2021
Zoë Rogers Speaker Series on Racism in Healthcare with Joy Cooper, MD MSc
How does racism and implicit bias impact African Americans' health and healthcare in America? CommonBondz sat down with Dr. Joy Cooper, an OBGYN, to dig into this issue.
January 17, 2021
A brief history of racism in healthcare
From the article: If you’re Black or Latino in the US, you’re almost twice as likely to die from COVID-19. That’s according to The New York Times’ analysis of data from America’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The numbers also reveal that Native Americans are more likely to be hospitalized with the condition than other ethnic groups.
January 10, 2021
'Double standard': Biden, Black lawmakers and activists decry police response to attack on US Capitol
From USA Today: “President-elect Joe Biden, civil rights leaders and activists blasted law enforcement agencies for their slow response to rioters at the U.S. Capitol, noting the massive show of police force in place for Black Lives Matter demonstrations last year over police killings of unarmed Black men and women.”