We celebrate Women’s History Month each March to honor the legacy, contributions and resilience of women and girls around the world, but a recognized time dedicated to celebrating women wasn’t formally added to the calendar until 1980. What originally became a national, monthlong celebration began as a locally celebrated women’s…
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Women’s History Month Profiles: Rosalind Franklin, Chemist
During Women’s History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of woman innovators and history makers like Rosalind Franklin who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout March to learn about more important figures. Born: July 25, 1920, London, U.K. Died: April 16, 1958, London,…
Black History Month Profiles: James Armistead Lafayette, Revolutionary War Spy
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers like James Armistead Lafayette, who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn more about important figures. Born: ca. 1748 – 1760, Virginia Died: ca. 1830 –…
Food Aid Seeks to Address Hidden Problem of Asian American Poverty
Anti-Asian violence isn’t the only problem COVID-19 has amplified over the last year. The pandemic has also led to a dramatic increase in food insecurity and financial hardships. Although COVID-19 has impacted people from all walks of life, the crisis affected low-income Asian Americans disproportionately, shutting down many businesses that…
Senate Reintroduces Police Reform Bill as Police Brutality Continues to Run Rampant
On Feb. 24, Senate Democrats reintroduced a police reform bill in response to the May 2020 killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. The bill’s reintroduction comes as instances of police brutality continue at an alarming rate across the country — especially when it comes to…
Legendary Stevie Wonder Says He Plans to Expatriate to Ghana to Escape U.S. Injustice
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, legendary musician Stevie Wonder said he plans to leave the U.S. for Ghana, explaining that he wanted himself and his family to live in a place where Black people didn’t have to fight for respect. “I don’t want to see my children’s, children’s children…
Black History Month Profiles: Cathay Williams, Only Known Woman Buffalo Soldier
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers like Cathay Williams who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn more about important figures. Born: September 1844, Independence, Missouri Died: ca. 1892–1900 Best known for:…
New York Grand Jury Votes Against Indicting Rochester Police Officers for Death of Daniel Prude
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…
Black History Month Profiles: Robert Sengstacke Abbott, Publisher
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…
Florida Doctor Jennifer Susan Wright Charged with Hate Crime Assault on Hispanic Man
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…