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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New Comcast RISE Program Makes Investment in Businesses Owned by People of Color
Comcast announced that it will award 13,000 businesses owned by people of color (including Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans) in a variety of categories including monetary grants, technology makeovers and marketing services from Comcast RISE. To date, the company has already disbursed $5 million in grants to businesses in Atlanta,
The Effects of Student Loan Debt on the Racial Wealth Gap
In the last two decades, college enrollment by African American students has drastically increased. Over 2.1 million African American students have enrolled in colleges or universities in the last few years, in contrast to the 1.5 million in 2000. As of 2019, 29% of African Americans aged 25 to 29
America’s Digital Divide Could Widen Disparities This Summer, but the EDISON Alliance Is Working To Help
With school, work and home life moved online, it’s more important than ever for families to have access to quality, reliable broadband internet services. As the summer approaches, the digital divide that currently exists will become magnified as many kids leave the classroom and subsequently lose access to digital devices
The Importance of Increasing Black Students’ Medical School Enrollment
Despite increased calls for racial diversity across business, academia, law and politics, diversity in the medical field lags behind. The proportion of the medical workforce of color — and particularly African American men’s enrollment in medical school — has not improved in the past 20 years. In fact, there has
Carnegie Hall Announces 2021-2022 Lineup of Diverse Performances
This week, Carnegie Hall announced its 2021-2022 lineup, which features a broad range of voices and musical talent and promises to bring listeners to “bold new musical worlds.” According to the Carnegie Hall announcement, the lineup will feature Perspectives artists, returning favorites as well as “the world’s finest orchestras and
Student Freedom Initiative Launches at Tuskegee University and Eight Other HBCUs
Student Freedom Initiative will make its first official debut in fall 2021, launching at Tuskegee University and eight other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2021-2022 academic year. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring freedom in professional and life choices for students attending Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs),
New Comcast RISE Program Makes Investment in Businesses Owned by People of Color
Comcast announced that it will award 13,000 businesses owned by people of color (including Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans) in a variety of categories including monetary grants, technology makeovers and marketing services from Comcast RISE. To date, the company has already disbursed $5 million in grants to businesses in Atlanta,
The Effects of Student Loan Debt on the Racial Wealth Gap
In the last two decades, college enrollment by African American students has drastically increased. Over 2.1 million African American students have enrolled in colleges or universities in the last few years, in contrast to the 1.5 million in 2000. As of 2019, 29% of African Americans aged 25 to 29
America’s Digital Divide Could Widen Disparities This Summer, but the EDISON Alliance Is Working To Help
With school, work and home life moved online, it’s more important than ever for families to have access to quality, reliable broadband internet services. As the summer approaches, the digital divide that currently exists will become magnified as many kids leave the classroom and subsequently lose access to digital devices
The Importance of Increasing Black Students’ Medical School Enrollment
Despite increased calls for racial diversity across business, academia, law and politics, diversity in the medical field lags behind. The proportion of the medical workforce of color — and particularly African American men’s enrollment in medical school — has not improved in the past 20 years. In fact, there has
Carnegie Hall Announces 2021-2022 Lineup of Diverse Performances
This week, Carnegie Hall announced its 2021-2022 lineup, which features a broad range of voices and musical talent and promises to bring listeners to “bold new musical worlds.” According to the Carnegie Hall announcement, the lineup will feature Perspectives artists, returning favorites as well as “the world’s finest orchestras and
Student Freedom Initiative Launches at Tuskegee University and Eight Other HBCUs
Student Freedom Initiative will make its first official debut in fall 2021, launching at Tuskegee University and eight other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2021-2022 academic year. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring freedom in professional and life choices for students attending Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs),
