Inclusion & Diversity

Designing the Reconciliation Journey: Interview with Artist Rhonda Sampson

Read our interview with Rhonda Sampson, proud Kamilaroi artist behind Block’s Reflect RAP report.

Block Commits to “Empowered Futures” of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders with the Launch of Inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan

Block, Inc. launches our inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in Australia, solidifying our commitment to fostering impactful Indigenous partnerships and implementing programs that drive positive social change.

Partner Profiles: Magnolia Perron and Zachary Pashe – ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub

Learn about Block’s partnership with the ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub in Ottawa, Canada.

A New Mural for Uptown Market

We talked with Timothy B, the artist behind the new mural in our Oakland Community Hub, commissioned by the Bay Area Mural Program (BAMP).

Partner Profiles: Melvin Coleman — Atlanta Black Chambers

In this installment of the Partner Profiles series, Melvin Coleman, CEO of the Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC), talks to us about ABC’s work and how it overlaps with Block’s purpose of economic empowerment.

2023 Workforce Diversity Report

Building a workplace that supports everyone requires ongoing effort. Here’s a look at the progress we made in 2023 to increase gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in business, leadership, and technical roles.

Partner Profiles: Carolyn “CJ” Johnson — Black Cultural Zone

In the inaugural installment of Partner Profiles — a series that spotlights our community partners — Carolyn Johnson, CEO of Black Cultural Zone, talks to us about Oakland's Uptown Market and more.

Block Backs Indigenous Business Sector with AUD$3M Investment in First Australians Capital

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is investing AUD$3 million in capital to a new fund established by First Australians Capital (FAC) to support Indigenous businesses in Australia.

Introducing Oakland’s Uptown Market

This month we opened Uptown Market, a retail space hosting local cultural markets on the ground floor of Oakland’s historic Uptown Station.

Making Space for the Oakland Community

In 2022, we opened the Oakland Community Space — a reservable event space where the local 501(c)3s can gather to work, collaborate, and celebrate.

Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2022

Learn about all the work we did in 2022 to be a more sustainable, inclusive, and impactful company.

How Our Products Put Our Purpose into Action

Block makes simple tools that help create more equitable and inclusive financial services — here are a few.

Building an Inclusive and Diverse Workplace

We want Block to be a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Inclusion & Diversity at Block

Equity and access are essential to Block’s shared purpose of economic empowerment. So inclusion and diversity are at the heart of how we approach our work. Block is Square, Cash App, TIDAL, TBD, Spiral, and our Foundational team. We’re building tools to help more people overcome barriers to participating in the economy.

Supporting the Communities Where We Work

Being a good neighbor means supporting the communities where we work.

2022 Workforce Diversity Report

Representation matters, and so does transparency about where we stand. Take a look at our 2022 report for an overview of Block’s workforce diversity.

NACCA Partners with Block, Inc. on Private Indigenous Growth Fund Investment

Block invests $3 million CAD in Canada’s largest and most innovative Indigenous social impact fund.

A Pledge for Racial Equity and Social Impact

Learn about how we built a framework to structure our $100 million investment in minority and underserved communities.

Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2021

Block’s 2021 CSR Report highlights our ongoing efforts to build a more sustainable, inclusive, and supportive company — within Block and beyond.

Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2020

Our 2020 CSR Report details our efforts, new and ongoing, to operate as a responsible business.