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What Gentrification Reveals About Globalization and What Companies Need to Do Differently
What Gentrification Reveals About Globalization and What Companies Need to Do Differently

As global brands enter new markets, the unintended consequences of expansion are becoming harder to ignore. From rising housing costs to cultural erasure, gentrification is no longer just a local issue—it’s a global signal that companies must grow with more care. This blog explores how cities like Barcelona and Rio are pushing back, and what businesses can do to lead with integrity, inclusion, and respect for place.

Diversity and Inclusion, Technology and Innovation, Cultural Perspectives, Employee and Workplace, Media and Entertainment, Corporate Communication Sabrina K. Garba Diversity and Inclusion, Technology and Innovation, Cultural Perspectives, Employee and Workplace, Media and Entertainment, Corporate Communication Sabrina K. Garba

Cultured Convos: Media Diversity w/ Kenya Downs

After attending Freedom of Expression in a Multicultural World at the National Endowment of Democracy (NED) hosted by NED's Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) and the Media and Diversity Institute (MDI) in early June I felt it was imperative to have a follow-up conversation on diversity in the media.

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Communication, Technology and Innovation, Cultural Perspectives, Employee and Workplace Sabrina K. Garba Communication, Technology and Innovation, Cultural Perspectives, Employee and Workplace Sabrina K. Garba

This Weeks Discovery: The Skimm

Earlier this week I decided to take public transportation to work... Any one living in the Washington, D.C. area knows that the journey to work can be a bit of an adventure. In preparation, I plugged in my tunes and opened up the Pulse App on my phone. A young professional looking woman sat next to me and began to read her email. The image on her phone caught my eye and I instantly became curious. Don't judge me for being nosey, I am an information connoisseur! Naturally, I pulled out the Google machine and what I found has become my new favorite news service.

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