Fortune Magazine recently released its annual Fortune 500 list, and the outlet was quick to brag that it had a “record number” of Black CEOs on its coveted list. And they even invoked George Floyd’s name to brag about the accomplishment. “In the wake of racial protests following the murder of George Floyd, companies pledged to increase diversity within their executive ranks and accelerate change internally,” reports the outlet. “This year, six Black chief executives sit atop Fortune 500 companies, making up just over 1% of businesses on the 2022 ranking. That’s a noteworthy increase from last year when only five Black CEOs ran Fortune 500 companies.” *Cringe* The Fortune 500 list shows that there’s a world of difference between equality and equity. In other words, while everyone has the same opportunities (at least in theory), they’re not always going to be granted the same results, even if all things are assumed to be otherwise equal (and we all know they’re not). Six Black CEOs on...

WinsCo Enterprises Co-Founder and President Mary Winston was appointed interim CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond earlier this year.  As noted in Black Enterprise, the appointment made Winston “ the first black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company” in the wake of the departure of Ursula Burns, former CEO of Xerox. Winston, who obtained her MBA from Northwestern University, was named interim CEO following the resignation of Steven Temares. She previously served in an executive capacity at various companies , including a position as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Family Dollar Store, Inc., and as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Giant Eagle, Inc. At the time of the new appointment, Winston stated, “ This is an important time for Bed Bath & Beyond and we are committed to being the leading omnichannel retailer of choice for the home and heart-felt life events .” In October, Winston was succeeded by Bed Bath & Beyond President and CEO Mark J. Tritton.