February 28, 2021Black History Month is drawing to a close, but the challenge—and the urgency—of advancing racial equity remains. Our recent reads offer immediate actions that companies and leaders can take to build momentum toward system-level change. Plus, hear from McKinsey colleagues on what Black History Month means to them, and try your hand at this week’s new “Black History Memoirs” crossword. Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector America 2021: The opportunity to advance racial equity Author Talks: Michelle Duster on the legacy of Ida B. Wells Investing in Black economic mobility Fifty five: The color of wealth Building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned US businesses From the New at McKinsey Blog: The artifacts of our Black History Three colleagues on passing old family traditions onto a new generation Three colleagues on defining Black Excellence Three colleagues on living the dreams of their fathers Learn about the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility, which aims to inspire, empower, and sustain action that leads to the economic development of Black communities across the globe.