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CBS courtroom drama 'All Rise' has a Black female lead in Simone Missick, multiple Black and Hispanic characters, and Black and Hispanic writers, but behind […]
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How Black women cleared a path for Harris to be the VP pick | WTOP
… NAACP New York State Conference. “African American women, we’ve been in … that for so long disappoints Black Americans,” she said. But the legacy … Cole, who became the first African American female president of historically Black …
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An easy scapegoat for HBCU hypocrisy – Florida Courier
Tennessee State University President Glenda Baskin Glover reversed course this month on her appointment to the board of a private prison company following backlash from two communities she leads - her school and her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. The letter, its tone, and the explanation
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Netflix Has Raised The Bar For Representation, But Many Stories Are Still Untold
The streaming giant's original programming leads the industry in some areas of inclusion but falls short on many levels, a new study finds.
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An open letter on racism in philanthropy and the trials of a Black founder
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California Black Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Minority Contractors / Northern California Chapter Partner to Build Advocacy for M/WBE Construction Trades
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An open letter: State buildings should not be named after Senator Miller | Afro
Last week, Senator Mike Miller announced that he was retiring from the Maryland state senate, for health reasons and we join many Marylanders in wishing him the best of health and spirit in retirement. We acknowledge the unparalleled longevity of his tenure in office and his tenure as the president
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‘You Have to Be Three Times Better to Be Considered Equal’
… . That being said, successful African-American salespeople are proving this can … to the salesperson. Employment of African-American salespeople peaked sometime during the … helping companies recruit and employ African-American salespeople, such as the National …
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This University President Knows Why America Can’t Afford to Neglect HBCUs
… the country. One in five Black American college graduates received their bachelor … means of social mobility for Black Americans. As a biochemist and immunologist … mobility and mortality in the African American population during the current crises …
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On The Shoulders Of Shirley Chisholm, Kamala Harris Is The First Black Woman To Be Elected Vice President Of The United States
Harris walks along the path forged by Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman elected to Congress  in 1968, 52 years ago.
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Meru leaders rally behind Kindiki
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How To Advance Your Career In These Difficult Times
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Is Racism Systemic - Milwaukee Community Journal
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5 Tactics to Foster a More Inclusive Internal Workplace
The five considerations in this article will help ensure we as Black leaders are prepared and fortified for the road ahead on the path to progress, going farther than we ever have before, on a timetable that requires a commitment of immediate action in realizing results.
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Joe Biden criticism over cabinet diversity is not accurate nor fair - TheGrio
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Port Authority hiring for a ‘Director of Equity and Inclusion’ | New Pittsburgh Courier
Agency says new position crucial to improving its overall DEI strategy by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer While it isn’t directly because of the heightened awareness of racial injustice following the death of George Floyd, caused by a White Minneapolis police officer in May, the Port Authority
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Oscars: Academy lists inclusion requirements that take full effect in 2024
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Dominica Myers Joins KCLS As New Director Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion - The Seattle Medium
The King County Library System (KCLS) welcomes Dominica Myers as its new director of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The post Dominica Myers Joins KCLS As New Director Of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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(1982) Audre Lorde, “Learning from the 60s”
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California affirmative action initiative presents a test for allies
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Ford Foundation Pres: White CEOs Need To Recognize Their Privilege
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Privatisation of SALCAB – the hard facts
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Welcome Aboard: OCC Named Andre Poplar Vice Chancellor of HR and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Oakland Community College recently announced that Andre Poplar will join the college’s executive team on February 15, from his current role as executive director of labor relations and benefits at Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). A Pontiac resident and Flint native, Poplar is
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Black activists split over COVID-19 vaccine due to history
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