Alex Gray

What the CROWN Act means for Black women at work

The CROWN Act was meant to combat hair discrimination in the workplace. But some are skeptical about how fast real change will come.

What the CROWN Act means for Black women at work

Fast Company Magazine

A whimsical sculpture designed by Charles and Ray Eames, and other items to brighten your home

What ‘Fast Company’ is loving this month.

A whimsical sculpture designed by Charles and Ray Eames, and other items to brighten your home

Report: The SEC is investigating details around Eastman Kodak’s government loan

After Eastman Kodak received a $765 million loan from the government to produce drug ingredients, the SEC is reportedly investigating.

Report: The SEC is investigating details around Eastman Kodak’s government loan

Fast Company Magazine

This woman wants you to get paid for your streaming media data

Angela Benton’s Streamlytics launched its Clture product to create a market between your Netflix and Spotify usage and businesses who’ll pay for it.

This woman wants you to get paid for your streaming media data

MacKenzie Scott just showed what billionaires can really do with their money

The ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gave away about $1.7 billion to multiple organizations related to racial inequality, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate change.

MacKenzie Scott just showed what billionaires can really do with their money

Here’s the ever-growing list of hand sanitizers the U.S. government says not to use

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration says that certain hand sanitizers might contain methanol or other toxic forms of alcohol.

Here’s the ever-growing list of hand sanitizers the U.S. government says not to use

Actually, Americans can find common ground on police reform

According to a new poll from the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation, most voters agree on a number of police reform issues.

Actually, Americans can find common ground on police reform

These Lysol disinfectants are the first to get EPA approval for killing the coronavirus

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just approved two Lysol products that can kill the coronavirus on surfaces.

These Lysol disinfectants are the first to get EPA approval for killing the coronavirus

4 sobering takeaways from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate testimony

Fauci’s latest testimony on the U.S. COVID-19 response was not especially encouraging.

4 sobering takeaways from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate testimony

Racist monuments are coming down all over the U.S. What should replace them?

Prominent designers, artists, and thinkers weigh in.

Racist monuments are coming down all over the U.S. What should replace them?

Hey brands, this is why your customers are unfollowing you

According to a survey from Sprout Social, 40% of responders expect an answer from brands in one hour, while 79% of responders expect it in 24 hours.

Hey brands, this is why your customers are unfollowing you

Sephora is adding to its growing list of clean beauty products with Beautycounter

Clean beauty brand Beautycounter is joining the big leagues with a pop-up in Sephora starting online in July.

Sephora is adding to its growing list of clean beauty products with Beautycounter

How this startup founder ignited a movement to get brands to hire more Black people

Sharon Chuter, founder and CEO of Uoma Beauty, wants companies to pull up or shut up when it comes to supporting Black people.

How this startup founder ignited a movement to get brands to hire more Black people

Cashless payments have spiked during COVID-19, but don’t expect paper money to disappear

A new report from financial tech company Square shows that cashless payments rose during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cashless payments have spiked during COVID-19, but don’t expect paper money to disappear

Impact

Watch these 4 trends to see where rent prices are headed after the pandemic

Scientists have uncovered the mystery of where baby green sea turtles spend their ‘lost years’

3 ways to quickly and inexpensively reduce your company’s carbon footprint

News

Will your town be hit with a gas shortage? Concern abounds after Colonial Pipeline debacle

Stimulus update: Can I claim $50 off my internet bill? Here’s how to check

With Liz Cheney’s ouster, the GOP is officially the cancel culture party

Co.Design

Your sneakers are polluting the planet. Adidas and Allbirds unveil an ultra-green alternative

How tiny cabins with no WiFi became the ultimate pandemic escape

Fast Company Magazine

Why Amber Ruffin is late-night comedy’s Trojan horse

Work Life

4 ways this CEO puts employee mental wellness front and center

3 questions every founder should ask every 6 months

How to delegate when you’re a die-hard perfectionist