Diversity Management, News and Updates
In a major new push to help increase diversity and inclusion in the world of STEM, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that it will soon be supporting academic programs at several of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI)….
ATLANTA (JAN. 13, 2021) — INROADS congratulates Apple, Southern Company [No. 26 on The 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list] and Ed Farm on their commitment to promote racial equity and justice through the development of the Propel Center. This physical and virtual campus will provide students at…
Xavier University in Louisiana, one of the nation’s 99 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU), was recently awarded $20 million — the largest endowment in the school’s history — from an anonymous donor. As private wealthy donors signify an unprecedented push to support HBCUs’ growing needs, PwC (DiversityInc Hall of…
Student debt is not out of the ordinary for families in the U.S., but a Medill News Service report shows parent borrowing is disproportionately burdening Black families and those who attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The federal government’s Parent PLUS Loan is becoming popular among lower-income parents as…
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were born out of necessity and have helped Black students achieve greatness and contribute to innovation worldwide. HBCUs have positive social and economic impacts for their communities. They generate a total of $14.8 billion for their local and regional economies and create over 134,000…
The Yard, a historic cultural hub at Howard University in Washington, D.C., is being disrespected by neighborhood gentrifiers who are using it as a spot to walk their dogs or as an outdoor gym, students say. One of the main quads on the campus of Howard, a 152-year-old HBCU, The Yard is the…
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter fans missed some sleep waiting for the release of the documentary “Homecoming” at 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, and #BeyoncéHomecoming continues to trend on Twitter. Not only was the film released on Netflix, but Queen Bey surprised her fans by announcing a live album of the same name. …
In April 2018, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter made history as the first Black woman to headline Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. On Monday morning, Netflix posted on Twitter the trailer of “Homecoming,” a documentary based on Queen Bey’s performance, which took the festival on a journey into Black America: An in-depth…
Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va., decided to clear the debt of 34 Howard students. 95 percent of Howard students are on financial aid. About 4,000 church members fasted and prayed for 30 days, saving money to donate to something charitable. They donated $100,000 to 34 students. Thank you…
Hampton University, a historically Black University in Virginia, revealed the newest addition to their campus, Legacy Park, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday. Legacy Park is located between Hampton’s Memorial Church and Ogden Hall. The area contains statues to honor people said to have supported the university’s mission over…
