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Yum! Brands, the University of Louisville and Howard University launch the Yum! Franchise Accelerator, a one-of-a-kind MBA elective opportunity supporting underrepresented people of color and women interested in the franchise restaurant industry.

Arrow Electronics was named to FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, topping the “Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment” category for the ninth consecutive year. Their overall score included a #1 ranking in social responsibility & innovation.

M·A·C Cosmetics is joining forces with the Make It BLACK campaign to celebrate the beauty of being Black and support the next generation of Black founders by donating $150,000 to the Pull Up For Change Small Business Impact Fund.

Happy Lunar New Year! We wish you all great health and prosperity in the new year. From the U.S. to Singapore, read how some of our people are celebrating Lunar New Year across the world:

In an effort to break down potential barriers and further diversify its franchise system, Taco Bell announced today that it is rolling out Taco Bell Business School in partnership with University of Louisville.

Whole Planet Foundation remains focused on its mission to alleviate poverty by funding financial opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Implementing partners and the entrepreneurs they serve are facing threats to their wellbeing.

The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Edward “Ted” Decker has been named CEO and president, and has been elected to the company’s board of directors, all effective March 1, 2022. Craig Menear, currently chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as Chair ...

Vertical farming supplements traditional farming to help increase food supply & alleviate current food system challenges in a sustainable way. Walmart’s investment is the latest step in its commitment to increase access to high-quality, fresh produce

Subaru, a longstanding partner of the National Parks Foundation, has given more than $68 million to organizations working to conserve national parks and helped fund projects to protect over 85 million acres in 400 national parks.

As a brand with the founding credo of “All Ages, All Races, All Genders,” M·A·C has long been a champion for inclusivity and diversity.