
How To Build (and Grow) a Professional Network
Key Takeaways Building a professional network can support your career development goals. When starting from scratch, consider how your personal relationships can help you find people in your industry. To grow your network, consider local networking opportunities and sharing thought leadership on social media. Table of Contents There is more

How To Build (and Grow) a Professional Network
Key Takeaways Building a professional network can support your career development goals. When starting from scratch, consider how your personal relationships can help you find people in your industry. To grow your network, consider local networking opportunities and sharing thought leadership on social media. Table of Contents There is more
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Why Are There Stark Wealth Disparities in a City Known for Money?
Charlotte, North Carolina – the largest and most racially diverse city in the state – is considered by many as the financial capital of the South because of its many banking institutions. Charlotte is home to the second-largest financial district in the United States, smaller than only New York City;

internXL Launches HBCU Effort to Assist Interns of Color
For many college students, completing an internship is a valuable opportunity to network, gain exposure in their desired field and perhaps secure full-time employment after graduation. However, a 2020 study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that minority students are at a disadvantage when it comes to

Businesses and Nonprofit CEOs Work to Promote Computing Education
More than 500 CEOs and leaders in education, corporate and nonprofit organizations signed a letter urging state governments to commit to expanding access and curriculum in computer science for K-12 students. The bipartisan letter called for localities to “update the K-12 curriculum in each state, for every student in every

The Growing Support for Minority Business Enterprises Across Houston
The Greater Houston Partnership, the Southern Communities Initiative’s lead community organization for Houston, Texas, is an economic development engine that serves as the “largest chamber of commerce in the Houston region.” The organization aims to promote the economic growth of the Greater Houston area – which spans 12 counties –

How Local Organizations Deliver Lasting Impact to the Black Community
Despite the economic, cultural and social benefits that Black-owned businesses contribute to the communities they serve, stark disparities and barriers to entry remain a significant hindrance to their development. In 2019, only 2.3% of the nation’s nearly 6 million employer firms were Black-owned, according to the Federal Reserve – despite

Report Shows Increase in Performances of Diverse Composers
The classical music world experienced a significant increase in American orchestras performing music by women composers and composers of color in recent years, according to a 2022 report by the Institute of Composer Diversity (ICD) and the League of American Orchestras. The full report examined programming trends, especially involving marginalized

Why Are There Stark Wealth Disparities in a City Known for Money?
Charlotte, North Carolina – the largest and most racially diverse city in the state – is considered by many as the financial capital of the South because of its many banking institutions. Charlotte is home to the second-largest financial district in the United States, smaller than only New York City;

internXL Launches HBCU Effort to Assist Interns of Color
For many college students, completing an internship is a valuable opportunity to network, gain exposure in their desired field and perhaps secure full-time employment after graduation. However, a 2020 study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that minority students are at a disadvantage when it comes to

Businesses and Nonprofit CEOs Work to Promote Computing Education
More than 500 CEOs and leaders in education, corporate and nonprofit organizations signed a letter urging state governments to commit to expanding access and curriculum in computer science for K-12 students. The bipartisan letter called for localities to “update the K-12 curriculum in each state, for every student in every

The Growing Support for Minority Business Enterprises Across Houston
The Greater Houston Partnership, the Southern Communities Initiative’s lead community organization for Houston, Texas, is an economic development engine that serves as the “largest chamber of commerce in the Houston region.” The organization aims to promote the economic growth of the Greater Houston area – which spans 12 counties –

How Local Organizations Deliver Lasting Impact to the Black Community
Despite the economic, cultural and social benefits that Black-owned businesses contribute to the communities they serve, stark disparities and barriers to entry remain a significant hindrance to their development. In 2019, only 2.3% of the nation’s nearly 6 million employer firms were Black-owned, according to the Federal Reserve – despite

Report Shows Increase in Performances of Diverse Composers
The classical music world experienced a significant increase in American orchestras performing music by women composers and composers of color in recent years, according to a 2022 report by the Institute of Composer Diversity (ICD) and the League of American Orchestras. The full report examined programming trends, especially involving marginalized