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Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968. In 1972, she became the first African American candidate from a major party to run for President of the United States, as well as the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination….
In a dual win for advocates of diversity in education, judges in Virginia and Connecticut have issued rulings supporting admissions standards that bolster diverse enrollment for both high school and college-aged students. In the first case, Pete Williams from NBC News has reported that the Justice Department has granted “voluntary…
In a historic first, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has confirmed that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans will now be protected against housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. “In other words: it’s [now] illegal to deny someone housing for being LGBTQ,” said Nick Seip…
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers such as Claudette Colvin who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Born: Sept. 5, 1939 Montgomery, Ala. Best known for: Refusing…
After announcing in June 2020 that it would be retiring the Aunt Jemima brand of syrup and pancake mix, PepsiCo (A DiversityInc Noteworthy company and owner of the Quaker Oats brand) revealed today that the products will soon be relaunched under a new name: Pearl Milling Company. In a press…
Long accused of having a racist and sexist bias against female musicians and musicians of color, the Cleveland-based Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled on Feb. 10 one of the most diverse rosters of nominees for inclusion in its Hall of Fame in the organization’s history. Of…
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers such as Bessie Coleman who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Bessie Coleman, Pioneer Aviatrix Born: Jan. 26, 1892, Atlanta, Tx….
In a boon not just for the fight against COVID-19 but also for individuals with hearing problems or those who rely on reading lips to communicate, Ford Motor Co. has announced they are ramping up production of clear face masks with N95-level filtration — the level most helpful in controlling…
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers such as Mary Ellen Pleasant who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Born: 1810s, in Georgia or in Philadelphia Died:…
Deborah N. Archer, New York University’s Jacob K. Javits professor of clinical law, was elected as the new president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Monday, Feb. 1. Archer becomes the ACLU’s eighth president since 1920 but will also be the first Black president to lead the nonprofit…