Pancakes & Politics News
October 19th, 2021
The Executive Leadership Council Celebrates 35 Years With Honors
The Executive Leadership Council was founded in 1986 with the goal of increasing the number of global Black executives holding C-Suite roles, both in corporate and global business entities. Building an inclusive network of Black professionals, the nonprofit’s 35 year history includes over 800 present and former Black CEO’s and encompasses senior executives, entrepreneurs and … Continued
October 19th, 2021
‘Seed at the Table’ Crowdfunding Platform Brings Business Equity to the Forefront
A historical African American fraternity is giving back to the Black business community in a major way. Fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi launched a ‘Seed At The Table’ to help fund Black businesses, Black Enterprise recently reported. The crowdfunding platform has equity at the forefront of this mission-driven organization that thrives on linking up diverse entrepreneurs … Continued
October 13th, 2021
The ‘Suite’ Spot: A Deeper Dive into Engaging the Everchanging Workforce
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business (operated by the University of Michigan) doesn’t want future C-suite professionals to rest on their laurels when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder. In an upcoming course October 25 – Dec 3, Future of Work: Acquiring, Developing and Engaging the Evolving Workforce, participants can learn about disruptions … Continued
October 13th, 2021
Assembly Legal Expands Executive Team with New Additions to C-Suite
In the world of legal case management technology, Assembly Legal, is leading the way. With more than 42,000 users and over 35 years of experience creating and supporting legal software, Assembly Legal is announcing a shake up to its C-Suite team. As the leading provider of legal case management software, the company plans to stay … Continued
October 13th, 2021
Four Black Businesswomen Join Forces During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The statistics are ugly – but the effects of physical abuse (and the victims impacted by it) are just as hidious. Every 60 seconds 20 people are physically abused by a partner in the United States, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Black Enterprise reported. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and four … Continued
October 6th, 2021
C-Suite Class for MSU and Business Leaders
C-Suite level positions are shifting as the older business professionals of yesterday are nearing retirement. With the onset of the pandemic, retirement options in the midst of company shutdowns was not unheard of. With openings in leadership roles for many corporations, small and large, the need for a new class of leadership is growing and … Continued
October 5th, 2021
This Metro Detroit CEO Unpacks Implicit Bias in Corporate America
Darnell Z. Blackburn is not your average CEO. The chief executive officer at Macomb-based PRAT International LLC is overseeing his company that is all about training programs on diversity equity and inclusion, as well as improving employee morale and productivity, according to his LinkedIn profile – and he does it with one employee at a … Continued
