DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new initiative in Des Moines encourages CEOs of leading businesses to work toward racial equity. The Des Moines Register reports that the CEO Commitment to Racial Equity initiative was launched Wednesday. It includes a seven-point pledge to focus on increasing workplace and community equality in Des Moines. Those signing the pledge commit to recruit and hire more diverse employees and leadership, invest in inclusive workplace training and use their power to advocate for political change. As of Wednesday, more than 100 organizations had signed on.