Tag Archives: Diversity

Every year around this time, the NFL coaching carousel winds down. And every year around this time, the league’s stunning lack of diversity in its front-facing leadership positions rears its ugly head. This year is no different. Oh, we’ve got a bit of a respite at the general manager spot, as two African Americans — Brad Holmes and Terry Fontenot — have been named general managers of the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons, respectively. That brings the league-wide total of Black GMs to… Source link

Quarterback play largely dictates NFL games. As such, teams are looking for people who can build and sustain a positive culture, especially at that position. That’s why there has been such a recent rush to hire offensive coordinators and assistants for head coaching jobs. Since 2016, 32 men have been hired as head coaches. Of those 32, 24 were offensive coordinators at some point in their careers. And of those 24, 19 were once quarterbacks coaches. The NFL’s failure to successfully… Source link

Inside Google, tensions are growing weeks after the company fired a high-profile Black researcher. Questions are still simmering about whether Google can tolerate dissent and criticism. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Google employees are demanding the company rehire and promote a Black research scientist who spoke out for more women and people of color. As NPR’s Bobby Allyn reports, her ouster has led many inside and outside the company to question whether… Source link