Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of leadership, culture & equity in business. When Lanny Smith, founder of Actively Black, closed out his ...

Imagine this: You’re on a drive through cotton country. The sun’s out, top’s down. It’s a beautiful, totally normal day. Only, what was once a sea of white puff balls has transformed into a multi-hued ...

Victoria’s Secret has created a new partnership with a Black-owned cotton farm, Bridgeforth Farms, in north Alabama. The initiative is meant to advance diverse suppliers for the large retailer’s ...