Jaia Thomas, L, Founder of Diverse Representation and Shaina Wiel, R, Founder of Minorities in ... [+] Sports Courtesy of Jaia Thomas and Shaina WielWhat happens when Black women in the business of sports get together? Over the years, leadership in professional and collegiate sports has seen very little growth in the percentage of people of color who sit in leadership positions. Shaina Wiel, Founder of Minorities in Sports Business (MiS) and Jaia Thomas, Founder of Diverse Representation (DR) have joined forces to put a dent in those stagnant numbers. Earlier this month they announced the launch of the Diverse Sports Executive Pipeline program. The women built the program to directly address the lack of diverse executives in the sports business industry.

Source: Forbes May 26, 2021 18:56 UTC