In our ongoing commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, DiversityComm is thrilled to spotlight the 2024 Top Disability-Friendly Companies. This prestigious list showcases organizations across various industries that prioritize inclusivity and offer exciting opportunities for the disabled community. By championing disability-friendly practices, these companies are not only enriching their workplaces but also contributing to a more equitable society. Recognizing Inclusive Leaders Our commitment to fostering inclusivity extends to acknowledging organizations that excel in creating accessible and accommodating workplaces. The 2024 Top Disability-Friendly Companies list showcases industry leaders dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities. These companies have demonstrated exceptional efforts in…
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Beginning fall 2024, students at the University of Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to pursue a major in Artificial Intelligence (AI), marking a pioneering move among Ivy League institutions.Penn unveiled its new AI program, named the Raj and Neera Singh Program in Artificial Intelligence after the proprietors of Telcom Ventures, LLC, on Tuesday. This initiative stands as the first of its kind among the Ivy League universities.Enrollment for the program will commence this fall, allowing current Penn students to transfer into it. Prospective students aiming for the fall 2025 term will also have the option to apply directly to the…
Whether we’re trying to login to our emails or successfully launch a rocket into orbit,manufacturing and technology companies are responsible for the tools we use toenhance our lives. The companies below are taking their efforts a step further to bringdiversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to the forefront. Here’s a look at 10 of today’s top DEIcompanies in the manufacturing and technology space:RTX Corporation The formerly named Raytheon Technologies, RTX Corporation is an aerospace and defense company located in Arlington, Virginia. In addition to producing some of the most advanced technology today, RTX prides itself on its DEI efforts. They’ve formed…
The Importance of Equitable Compensation Negotiating salary and benefits is essential for achieving equity in compensation packages. Recognizing the importance of salary negotiation is instrumental, especially considering that only 39% of employees negotiate their initial job offers. This critical skill not only impacts one’s financial well-being and career trajectory but also plays a pivotal role in advocating for fair and equitable treatment in the workplace. Equitable compensation ensures that employees are fairly rewarded for their skills, experience, and responsibilities, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or other demographic factors. By advocating for equitable compensation, individuals contribute to dismantling systemic inequalities and promoting…
DiversityComm is thrilled to announce that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is holding the CHCI 2024 Issue Summit on May 7th and 8th, 2024, at the Capital Turnaround in Washington, D.C.. Join us for an empowering and insightful exploration of critical issues impacting the Latino community. Engaging Latino Community Challenges and Solutions At DiversityComm, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, which is why we’re proud to share with our readers events like the CHCI 2024 Issue Summit. Over two days, CHCI will delve into pressing topics including healthcare equity, economic empowerment, technological innovation, leadership development and…
The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the finalization of a new regulation to prevent disability discrimination under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The new rule, Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities, is one of the greatest advancements towards health equity for disabled people in American history.“The enactment of this rule is the direct result of more than fifty years of advocacy from the disability community, and the community’s influence on the rule shows,” said Maria Town, AAPD President and CEO. “These new regulations are one of the strongest…
By Fawzia Reza The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), established in 1990, recognizes and safeguards the rights of federally recognized Native American tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations and lineal descendants regarding human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony. Specifically, it facilitates repatriation of human remains, funerary and sacred objects to their respective tribes or lineal descendants. In addition to streamlining the repatriation process and requiring informed consent, NAGPRA also requires museums and federal agencies to consult and update inventories of human remains and associated funeral objects. This legislation addresses historical injustices stemming from the…
LGBTQ+ youth experience mental health challenges at a rapid rate. In 2023, a survey done by the Trevor Project found that 54% of LGBTQ+ youth experienced symptoms of depression nearly 20% more than heterosexual people of the same age group. The survey also found that LGBTQ+ youth are less likely to receive satisfactory care, have fewer resources to LGBTQ+- centered mental health services and are four times more likely to commit suicide at the high school age than their peers. In the wake of these mental health concerns and the tragic passing of non-binary teenager Nex Bendict, two senators have…
Professor Xue Qikun, a professor at Tsinghua University and president of Southern University of Science and Technology, has been awarded the 2024 Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize. The prestigious prize has been awarded annually since 1953 and is considered the highest international honor in matter physics—recognizing individuals making an impact in the field. Qikun was recognized with the honor in tandem with Professor Ashvin Vishwanath from Harvard University. The American Physical Society stated the two men won the prize for “groundbreaking theoretical and experimental studies on the collective electronic properties of materials that reflect topological aspects of their band structure.”…
After a successful year of music in multiple languages and an ever-growing popularity, Colombian Karol G is finally getting the recognition she deserves. At the Billboard Women in Music Award Ceremony, Karol G was honored as Billboard’s Woman of the Year—one of the most prestigious honors for women in music. At just 33 years old, Karol G is considered one of the most influential reggaeton and urban pop artists of the modern day. She’s been actively working within the music scene since 2007, but garnered popularity in 2017 when she collaborated with Bad Bunny on his song “Ahora Me Llama.”…
