20 Brands That Are Actually Making Progress on their Commitments to Serving the Black Community Let's take a moment to acknowledge and learn from brands that are taking the steps to authentically serve the Black community. Here are 20 brands I'm watching. Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Email May 24, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As we approach one year since the death of George Floyd, consumers will be watching and waiting to see what progress brands have made on their racial equity commitments. Promises have been made to build more diverse leadership teams and boards of directors; hiring chief diversity officers; rolling out inclusion and diversity programming; donating to nonprofits addressing racial injustice, mass incarceration and human rights; doubling down on matching employee contributions; ensuring Juneteenth (June 19, also known as Freedom Day) becomes a company holiday; committing to spending more with Black-owned businesses; and investing in partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).