It's not like I walked in and wrote a number on a napkin and slid it across the table. It's actually a bit more nuanced than that. I work in sports media, and there was a pay disparity that was uncovered at our company and made public to some employees unintentionally. At first, I just felt rage. We're talking about a life-changing amount of money. Then I realized there was an opportunity to do something about it.

I became active in creating an employee resource group for Black employees. The goal was to mobilize our colleagues and establish clear guidelines for things like salaries, promotions, and annual reviews. Once we did that, we presented to leadership and even the owner—and we set out to get some answers. READ MORE