Dr. Johné Battle, Dollar General’s former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, is suing the company after being fired, alleging that his termination was a retaliation for his efforts to uncover systemic discrimination in the company.
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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 […]
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Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Dec. 28, 2023 “Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect” was first published […]
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It’s always the right time to plan for retirement
Sponsored By JPMorgan Chase Whether you’re just entering the workforce or plan to stop working in a few years, it’s never too early – or too late – to save […]
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4 Groups Advocating for Equitable School Funding
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black There’s a phrase people responsible for school-age kids or who work in public education know all too well: budget cuts. And for […]
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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.