For African American & Black People

At DiversityJobs, we know that people who identify as African American or Black bring a wealth of skills, ability and drive to the workforce. Our employers know your value and are looking for people like you.

 

At DiversityJobs, we know that people who identify as African American or Black bring a wealth of skills, ability and drive to the workforce. Our employers know your value and are looking for people like you.

 

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the facts
23 %
of African American and Black people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher 1
1 in 4
African American and Black people are members of Generation Z 1
10 %
of African American and Black people in the U.S. are foreign born 1
1 Pew Research

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April 28, 2023
Career Advice from Black Business Leaders Across America
For young Black professionals, there are many unspoken rules about navigating the workplace. And when there aren’t many people around who look like you, mapping out a success plan for your career can be challenging. In 2021, Black Americans made up 14% of the workplace population, and the percentage of Black workers at the managerial […]
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May 26, 2022
Wage Gap With Black Women
In 1962, the iconic, notorious and celebrated civil rights leader Malcolm X stated that the most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. When he made that statement, Black women experienced every degradation imaginable in the United States. Progressivism or logic would suggest that things have improved for Black women. Sadly, that’s not actually […]
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May 10, 2022
Best Work from Home Jobs in 2022
The definition of a work environment has changed in the days since the 2020 Coronavirus global outbreak and lockdown. More remote job opportunities and ‘work from home’ jobs, aka WFH, are available for potential hires. If you are looking to start a career learning path to prepare for employment opportunities, or you want to specialize […]
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March 9, 2022
Here’s Why Black Employees Thrive in a Work from Home Environment
With remote work becoming the new normal for most companies, employees recognize the overall benefits of working from home– like having more time to spend with family and less time commuting, for example. However, for many Black employees, working from home has meant something different– the chance to work in an environment that’s free of […]
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February 24, 2022
How To Use Diversity To Your Advantage in the Job Search
In recent years, organizations have been looking to hire diverse candidates in order to portray a strong global outlook in a workforce made up of various different ethnicities, races, sexes, and religions.   Companies understand how important it is to have diversity within their organizations, as it provides different perspectives and a large pool of unique talents […]
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September 30, 2020
Diversity Initiatives Are Leaving Black Women Behind
You can publicly commit yourself to diversity in the workplace, put it in writing on social media, hire diversity officers, and shuttle tens of thousands of dollars into “diversity initiatives,” but if you don’t understand the complexities of creating an inclusive workplace, you’re not going to get any return on your investment.   That’s probably […]
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June 8, 2020
As We Protest Racism in the Streets, We Must Also Address It in the Workplace
We cannot pretend that institutional racism doesn’t exist when we see repeated violence and hatred against Black Americans. And we cannot pretend that same racism doesn’t spill over into all American institutions, including the workplace. Right now, Americans in all 50 states are protesting the long history of police brutality against Black men and women […]
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October 7, 2011
Black Professional Singer Finds His Calling Connecting with Audience Through Song
Have you ever considered a career as a professional performer? In this interview, Milton Davis shares his story of how he went from singing in the church choir, to making a living as a professional musician and singer. He shares the ups and downs of living on a fluctuating salary, and explains how he has […]
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February 24, 2022
How To Turn Diversity Into a Career Advantage
In today’s world, the term ‘diversity’ refers to a having wide array of beliefs, behaviors, and backgrounds. However, if you go back to just a few years ago, you’ll see that many employers believed that all issues related to workplace diversity could be resolved if a company simply looked more diverse. This is why many […]
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February 24, 2022
Disclosing Race and Gender in Job Applications?
Unfortunately, many job searchers in America have either experienced or witnessed at least a slight degree of racism or gender bias in the workforce and hiring process. To those who have experienced this kind of prejudice first-hand, it often might seem like a good idea to sound like a ‘white male’ in their resumes. This results in […]
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February 24, 2022
How Diversity Can Help (and Hurt) Your Resume
During a job interview, asking a candidate questions related to their ethnic, social, cultural, or religious background is a big no-no. So, no matter where you are from, being openly discriminated against during a job interview is unlikely. Companies understand the legal implications of such discrimination, and interviewers are trained to treat all job applicants […]
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Spotlight on Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals (HRBMP)

A highly respected non-profit presence in the community for nearly 40 years, Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals is a liaison between the community and the media. Its members include TV reporters, print reporters, editors, news photographers, graphic artists, public relations professionals, social media practitioners and more throughout Hampton Roads, Richmond, VA and Northeastern, NC.

HRBMP supports the career development of media professionals and produces programs to support the organization’s people and priorities.

 

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Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month, which is celebrated in May. The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary backlash. Simple logic dictates that if we are hurt anywhere, we must seek treatment to get better. This applies to both our mental- and physical well-being.
May 1, 2023
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is a holiday observed around the world on May 17. The event is held every year to help raise awareness about L.G.B.T.Q. issues. It helps to share information about some of the issues faced by the community. These orientations are criminalized in many countries around the world. They are not allowed to have relationships and cannot be legally married. People in the community face a lot of prejudice and discrimination. They also face some hostility that can sometimes lead to violence. The holiday helps to remove some of the stigma surrounding these orientations.
May 17, 2023
Memorial Day
Memorial Day on May 29 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, and summertime for many Americans. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a holiday steeped in somber American history and tradition. The day actually began as “Decoration Day,” following the Civil War, when mourners placed flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. Yes, Memorial Day has also come to signify the “unofficial” start of summer, but let’s remember the heroes who made it all possible.
May 29, 2023