Finding competent black executives should be "a challenge for French companies," he said.

Other studies show smaller proportions of black and Hispanic executives.

But the black executives are not the only ones to voice such concerns in recent months.

However, I was disturbed to find no mention of a black executive on his staff.

He was the first black top executive in major league sports.

No one wants to hire a black executive only to "red light" his projects.

Augusta National followed soon after by inviting a black executive to be a member.

As such, he is the highest-ranking black executive in major league baseball.

Within corporations, too, many black executives see little reason for comfort.

Also, the black executive is expected to be a leader in his community.