In the wake of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, HR leaders are increasingly being tasked with addressing the inequities that exist in their workplaces. This may involve brutal self-reflection and a willingness to admit that their companies are far from the equitable places they once thought they were. On a positive note, experts say, employers appear to be taking diversity, equity and inclusion efforts seriously--and they're getting some help from tech. For instance, some HR technology providers are creating AI-based solutions that shine a light on employers' often decades-old management practices that can allow them to overlook an all-white senior management team and C-suite or to ignore instances where minorities are leaving hostile workplaces. The role of technology should not be underestimated and can be a great enabler of DE&I, says Kay Formanek, founder and CEO of Diversity and Performance, a diversity education company.

Hitech wins the Pennsylvania State Chess Championship. In a field of 46 players, including 8 masters, Carnegie-Mellon University's Hitech won the title outright with a score of 4.5 - 0.5. The finale was very exciting as the number one seeded player, International Master Ed Formanek, had a perfect 4-0 going into the final round against the number two seed Hitech, which was the only competitor with 3.5 - 0.5. Hitech had to win to gain the title, whereas Formanek could become Champion by drawing this game. Hitech played beautifully, and the game culminated in a brilliant endgame that Hitech handled perfectly.

The above are subject to won the title outright with a score of verification by the USCF; however, in 4.5 - 0.5. The finale was very exciting the past our calculated ratings have as the number one seeded player, never differed from the USCF's by International Master Ed Formanek, more than 2 points. This advance also had a perfect 4-0 going into the final places Hitech among the top 150 players round against the number two seed in the U.S. Hitech's performance Hitech, which was the only competitor rating was 2507. Hitech had to win In tournaments since the National to gain the title, whereas Formanek Open, Hitech had a mediocre result of could become Champion by drawing 3.5 - 2.5 at the Fredkin Masters Open this game. Hitech played beautifully, in Pittsburgh, May 28-30.