The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case of “reverse discrimination” in which a white woman claims that she was demoted and replaced by a gay man and denied promotion in favor of a gay woman, despite evidence showing that discrimination against majority groups is not widespread or systemically embedded into labor and employment markets.
Tag: Diversity
Posted inEducation
Integrating Black History Builds Better Education
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black When Claudine Gay, Harvard’s first Black president, stepped down, it sent shockwaves rippling across the nation — and sparked plenty of worry […]
Posted inEducation
A new way to fund Texas community colleges focuses on student success, not enrollment
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 2, 2024 “A new way to fund Texas community colleges focuses on student success, not enrollment” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]
Posted inNational
Annual Legislative Conference Concludes with Power Remarks from Biden and Harris
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference concluded with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris paying tribute to the dedication of the CBC and CBCF in their pursuit of progress and equality, while also celebrating leaders and trailblazers who have dedicated themselves to advancing the cause of Black communities.
Posted inBusiness, Finance, Homepage, National
Black Economic Alliance Foundation Joins Fearless Fund in Fighting Lawsuit
Founded in 2019 by three Black women, Fearless Fund has championed economic empowerment and opportunity for women of color. Their flagship initiative, the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, has provided substantial financial support to Black women entrepreneurs, with awards reaching up to $20,000. However, Blum’s American Alliance for Equal Rights contends that this program violates a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits racial discrimination in contracts.
Posted inSports
Record Number of Black Quarterbacks Have Starting Positions in the NFL for the 2023-2024 Season
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 2023 NFL Draft marked the first time in NFL history Black men were selected in the top three positions for quarterback.
Posted inOpinion, Politics
OP-ED: Biden Needs a Reparations Commission for 2024
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Leaders within the Democratic Party in the last Congress demonstrated their political will for a reparations commission. 217 confirmed yes votes in the House and half of the Senate Committee chairs, along with the Senate Leader, and many of their colleagues, signed on to the Senate bill.
Posted inThis Week
Here’s How We Recruit and Retain More Black Teachers
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Only 52% of teachers of color say they’re in it for the long haul, but strategies like loan forgiveness could help. […]
Posted inHomepage
The Case for Universal Kindergarten
by Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Early childhood education leads to stronger academic outcomes both in and beyond K-12, as well as better social and emotional outcomes, […]
Posted inFeatures
New Guide Offers Strategies to Reach Culture Transformation Through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
By Kelley Johnson is founder/CEO of KEIRUS by KJE, Business leaders struggling to figure out return to office and best approaches to engage employees DALLAS, September 21, 2022 – As […]