AI is racist and sexist because we were first
Artificial intelligence is a handy tool. It’s also somewhat misleadingly named tool — as much emphasis as we tend to put on the “intelligence” part of it, it’s the “artificial” …
Signal boost: Getting there, but not quite there, on industry commitments to BLM
In the weeks since the first marches protesting against the extrajudicial execution of George Floyd (and there will be weeks to come — this is a marathon, not a sprint), …
Seven considerations when you’re writing your brand’s supportive statement
It’s been not quite two weeks since the first protest in Minneapolis after a police officer killed George Floyd while his three partners watched and did nothing. People of all …
People are looking for more than “We’re all in this together!” from the brands they follow
The world is not okay right now. It hasn’t been for a while, for numerous reasons, but currently the nation is roiling with protests against institutionalized racism and police violence …
10 top moments from this year’s Oscars that weren’t about white dudes
Did anyone else get a little shiver when Issa Rae announced the nominees for the Best Director Academy Award back in January? A reminder: “Congratulations to those men.” Pregnant pause, …
Three socially aware ads that did their best
(Full disclosure: Yes, I’m a ball-busting, man-hating, bra-burning, hairy-legged feminist. I’m sure you’re shocked.) (Clarification, because I know some folks will need it: I’m not actually all of those things. …