Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
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What Is DE&I and Why Is It Important?
Discussion about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has grown over the last few years as more people understand the critical role of acceptance, respect and the value of differences in the workplace and society. Commonly known by the acronym DE&I, diversity, equity and inclusion programs are becoming essential components of an
Everything You Need To Know: What Is an HBCU?
Image: “NRC Region II Staff Members Celebrate HBCU Week” by Nuclear Regulatory Commission is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Despite the number of undergraduate students in the U.S. dropping by 10% over the last two years, applications for historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have soared — they went up
Social Justice Issues in the U.S.
Human Rights Watch (HRW), a leading nonprofit organization, released a report in 2021 highlighting social justice issues in the U. S. that were intensified by the turbulent events of 2020. Read on to learn more about the issues mentioned in the report. What are Social Justice Issues? Social justice is
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Sphinx Organization
In 2022, social justice nonprofit Sphinx Organization celebrated its 25th anniversary. Throughout the year, the organization has honored its long-time commitment to diversity and inclusion in the arts.Established in 1997 by professional violinist Aaron Dworkin, Sphinx is focused on increasing Black and Latino representation in classical music. The organization started
Why Is America’s Retirement System Failing Workers?
A recent report commissioned by the public policy think tank Third Way says America’s retirement system is failing workers. The 2022 report, found that only half of American workers have a retirement plan available at their current employer.The study also found that retirement program access gaps increase wealth disparities between
More Black Americans Are Moving to the South
Black Americans are increasingly moving to the South, new data shows. The American Community Survey’s recent release of data from a study, coupled with analysis by the Brooking Institution show that many Black Americans are choosing to relocate to metropolitan areas in Southern states, like Atlanta, GA and Houston, TX.
What Is DE&I and Why Is It Important?
Discussion about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has grown over the last few years as more people understand the critical role of acceptance, respect and the value of differences in the workplace and society. Commonly known by the acronym DE&I, diversity, equity and inclusion programs are becoming essential components of an
Everything You Need To Know: What Is an HBCU?
Image: “NRC Region II Staff Members Celebrate HBCU Week” by Nuclear Regulatory Commission is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Despite the number of undergraduate students in the U.S. dropping by 10% over the last two years, applications for historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have soared — they went up
Social Justice Issues in the U.S.
Human Rights Watch (HRW), a leading nonprofit organization, released a report in 2021 highlighting social justice issues in the U. S. that were intensified by the turbulent events of 2020. Read on to learn more about the issues mentioned in the report. What are Social Justice Issues? Social justice is
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Sphinx Organization
In 2022, social justice nonprofit Sphinx Organization celebrated its 25th anniversary. Throughout the year, the organization has honored its long-time commitment to diversity and inclusion in the arts.Established in 1997 by professional violinist Aaron Dworkin, Sphinx is focused on increasing Black and Latino representation in classical music. The organization started
Why Is America’s Retirement System Failing Workers?
A recent report commissioned by the public policy think tank Third Way says America’s retirement system is failing workers. The 2022 report, found that only half of American workers have a retirement plan available at their current employer.The study also found that retirement program access gaps increase wealth disparities between
More Black Americans Are Moving to the South
Black Americans are increasingly moving to the South, new data shows. The American Community Survey’s recent release of data from a study, coupled with analysis by the Brooking Institution show that many Black Americans are choosing to relocate to metropolitan areas in Southern states, like Atlanta, GA and Houston, TX.
