Despite a growing understanding of the importance of increasing representation of women and people of color in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions, large gaps of access still exist. According to a recent 3M State of Science Index survey, 69% said underrepresented minorities don’t have equal opportunities to STEM

Boardroom diversity is increasingly an important topic for business leadership. Although there has been increased efforts to boost representation among corporate boards, many corporations have continued to overlook qualified people of color in the process. In 2022, executive data firm Equilar conducted a survey which found that many board of

Two of the results of the probation reform legislation that was signed into law in June by Florida’s Governor are an ease of reporting restrictions for people on probation in Florida and the creation of incentives for people on probation who attend college or find steady employment. Criminal justice reform

Strengthening diversity in the workplace and advancing financial inclusion through partnerships with community-based financial institutions were the subjects of the Business Roundtable’s recent event, “Bridging The Gap: Creating Wealth through Equitable Opportunity.” The convening brought together CEOs, experts and thought leaders to discuss the important topics like addressing the digital

Amid soaring inflation, Black-focused nonprofits and community leaders are scaling up the aid they provide to their communities. Hosea Helps – founded in 1971 and operating as the largest Black-owned food bank in the Southeast – has ramped up its services to meet the demand of the moment. The nonprofit

Hopkins, Esek,” Manifest of the brig Sally: September 11, 1764″ (1764). Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice, Voyage of the Sally. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library.In 2020, scholars at Brown University began partnering with a network of scholars across the United States, Africa, Europe and South America to conduct