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Black History Month Profiles: Robert Sengstacke Abbott, Publisher

Black History February 24, 2021 / by Olivia Riggio

Born: Nov. 24, 1868, St. Simmons, Georgia Died: Feb. 29, 1940, Chicago, Illinois Best known for: founding and publishing The Chicago Defender, a weekly newspaper that encouraged Black Americans to migrate from the South for better opportunities. During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and…

Black Lives Matter Movement Took in $90 Million in 2020, First Ever Look at Group’s Finances

Diversity Champion News Popular Racism February 24, 2021 / by Brian Good

Following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others over the summer of 2020 and the social uprising that occurred as a result, the Black Lives Matter Movement became the face of revolution and change within the U.S. And with that newfound prominence also came hefty donations — a…

1 in 6 People Between the Ages of 18 and 23 Identify as LGBTQ, New Study Finds

Good News LGBT News February 24, 2021 / by Brian Good

As stigma against LGBTQ individuals has decreased in recent years, more and more individuals of all ages are becoming comfortable acknowledging they identify as either lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. And that data is showing up in big ways in academic fields. In a new Gallup report, researchers found…

Cable News Expands to Include More Black Voices with Black News Channel

Business Diversity & Inclusion Diversity And Innovation Entertainment Good News News February 24, 2021 / by Brian Good

As the world of cable TV news becomes increasingly fragmented, BNC (Black News Channel) is promising to deliver an alternative news source that looks at breaking news stories through the eyes of Black Americans when it relaunches in March 2021. In a Wall Street Journal exclusive, reporter Lillian Rizzo writes…

New York Grand Jury Votes Against Indicting Rochester Police Officers for Death of Daniel Prude

News February 24, 2021 / by Olivia Riggio

No charges will be filed against the Rochester officers involved in the death of 41-year-old Daniel Prude, an unarmed Black man who was killed during a brutal police encounter in March 2020. Prude was suffering a mental health episode and drug trip when his brother called 911 for help. Officers…

The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Announces $20 Million Endowment at Howard University to Establish the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership

Featured Partners February 24, 2021 / by DiversityInc Staff

Originally published on news.marriott.com. Marriott ranked No. 1 on the 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. Marriott International to create the Arne M. Sorenson Hospitality Fund to support the design of a world-class hospitality program and curriculum The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation together with Howard…

Florida Doctor Jennifer Susan Wright Charged with Hate Crime Assault on Hispanic Man

News February 23, 2021 / by Olivia Riggio

Florida anesthesiologist Jennifer Susan Wright is accused of attacking a man who asked her to maintain social distancing at a Florida supermarket. According to the Miami Herald and other local outlets, police say Wright attacked a Hispanic man, vandalized his car, called him a racial slur and said she’d “get…

Black History Month Profiles: Robert Smalls, Civil War Hero, U.S. Representative

Black History February 23, 2021 / by Olivia Riggio

During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers such as Robert Smalls who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn more about important figures. Born: April 5, 1839, Beaufort, South Carolina Died: Feb. 3,…

California Passes $1.4 Million in Funding to Help Fight Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence

Asian-American COVID-19 Haters News Racism February 23, 2021 / by Brian Good

Following the recent spike in anti-Asian violence taking place across the U.S. and especially in large urban centers like Los Angeles and New York, the state of California is stepping in to try and help combat the problem. In a legislative session on Monday, Feb. 22, the California assembly passed…

Number of Latinx Students Earning College Degree Up Dramatically, But Still Lagging Behind Other Races

Diversity & Inclusion Latinx News February 23, 2021 / by Brian Good

The number of Latinx Americans over the age of 25 who have earned at least a bachelor’s degree increased by 30% over the past 15 years, according to new data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. However, despite the massive climb, that number still lags behind white, Asian American…

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Cable News Expands to Include More Black Voices with Black News Channel

New York Grand Jury Votes Against Indicting Rochester Police Officers for Death of Daniel Prude

The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Announces $20 Million Endowment at Howard University to Establish the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership

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Black History Month Profiles: Robert Smalls, Civil War Hero, U.S. Representative

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