Author: DiversityComm

DiversityComm is delighted to extend a warm invitation to the 2024 LULAC National Convention & Exposition, themed “Empowering the Next Generation,” taking place from June 25th to June 29th at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Join Us at the Premier Hispanic Convention The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) hosts this esteemed annual convention, drawing over 10,000 attendees including influential government officials, corporate leaders and community members from the Latino community. Distinguished Speakers and Engaging Topics Explore crucial topics impacting the Hispanic community through engaging discussions led by esteemed speakers, including Nevada Attorney…

In an effort to bring a more comprehensive look to the U.S. census, some changes are being made that will directly impact the Latinx and Hispanic communities. Since 1997, the census has presented the question of race and ethnicity as two separate questions. The first question asked the census taker if they were Hispanic or Latino, and the second question provided a limited list of options for choosing the identity that best describes them. As of late March, the census will now only include one question regarding race and ethnicity and allow participants to go into detail about their background.…

By Natalie Rodgers    Picture this: A group of citizen scientists board a ship in Florida. They’re going out to tag sharks, hoping their research will lead to discoveries and greater conversations around marine animals, ecological well-being and conservation policy. As they spend the day learning the ins and outs of shark tagging, they begin forming connections and long-lasting friendships with the other people on board. These friends then gather on the ship’s deck after a long day out on the water to watch as one of the crew’s scientists performs a drag show. Yes, you heard that right: A drag…

A joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP is developing a new daytime drama for the CBS Television Network. The series, titled The Gates, will follow the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community and will be the first soap opera with a predominately Black cast to air in 35 years. Michele Val Jean, who has written over 2,000 episodes of daytime dramas and won multiple Daytime Emmy and WGA Awards for her work on The Bold and the Beautiful and General Hospital, will serve as writer and showrunner. Val Jean will also be an executive…

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is partnering with Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CUEED), Covenant Business Concepts, and Ideation to Valuation to offer the ScaleUP Capacity Building Cohort as part of the NMSDC’s MBE Center for Accelerated Growth Innovation and Resiliency’s programming. The ScaleUP Capacity Building Cohort is an intensive learning program that bridges the gap between capacity-building tools and resources for minority business enterprises (MBEs) and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDIs). Participants will engage in a structured curriculum that combines higher education and expert-led webinars, workshops, personalized coaching, peer learning, and access…

The Pritzker Architecture Prize is the most coveted honor for architects worldwide. Since 1979, the Pritzker has recognized the most impactful, innovative living architects who are making a difference on an international level. This year, the prize went to Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto for his unique designs centered around community. The 2024 jury specifically stated that Yamamoto was chosen for “creating awareness in the community in what is the responsibility of the social demand, for questioning the discipline of architecture to calibrate each individual architectural response, and above all for reminding us that in architecture, as in democracy, spaces must…

Student Veterans of America® (SVA) recently launched its Advising Center, a new resource designed to transform the veteran transition experience. The SVA Advising Center, made possible by a significant contribution by RTX, strengthens a crucial component of SVA’s programs, helping transitioning service members and veterans find their path and maximize their higher education benefits. The Advising Center equips veterans for their transition from military to civilian life with career-focused educational planning. Through resources, including a custom-built, AI-powered Pathway Explorer, veterans can assess their military and civilian experiences, align these with career interests, and identify academic programs for skill enhancement. In…

Throughout the next 12 months, the short-form Empowered Hosted by Meg Ryan documentary titled “Women at the Helm: Outreach and Education Initiatives Supporting Inclusion and Opportunities for Women-Owned Business” will be aired nationwide on public television affiliates. This documentary delves into the impactful work of WBENC and the vibrant network that supports women entrepreneurs. A Testament to Our NetworkBeing featured in this documentary series is a testament to the powerful and continually growing WBENC network, which includes:• 20,000+ WBEs (Women’s Business Enterprises)• 550+ Corporate Members• 14 Regional Partner Organizations• Emerging women-owned business leaders and advocates• Countless other supporters WATCH THE…

In 2020, Black people represented 14.2% of the population, but only 2.4% of all employer-firm owners. If Black business ownership continues to grow at its current rate of 4.72%, it will take 256 years to reach parity in America. The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Business Evolution Program (BEP) is part of the solution to decrease this racial wealth gap. Since 2005, the GLAAACC BEP has provided a business bootcamp with corporate mentors and a rigorous curriculum that includes modules on contracting, procurement, supplier diversity, technical assistance, technology, access to capital and other financial products, in…

The Yurok Tribe, the nonprofit Save the Redwoods League, the National Park Service and California State Parks have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding, a historic first step toward transferring ‘O Rew, a 125-acre ecologically and culturally important property, from Save the Redwoods League back to its original steward, the Yurok Tribe. The agreement also established the four partners’ shared vision for long-term co-management of the site, making the Yurok Tribe the first Native American Tribe to co-manage land within a National Park. The partners envision building a new visitor and cultural center and trails at ‘O Rew that will…