Author: DiversityComm

On Monday, Oct. 21, President Joe Biden handed out the National Medal of Arts and National Humanities honors at the White House. Among those recipients included Latifah and Missy Elliot, the first rappers to be given the honor.People reports that Elliot took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her excitement of receiving the prestigious award, writing, “I am HUMBLY GRATEFUL! Crying Tears of JOY! Thinking of the days I wasn’t so strong but through FAITH & PRAYER I kept going.””And a BiG CONGRATS to my sis @IAMQUEENLATIFAH who deserve all the bouquets she also was honored today! Thank you for…

Before rising from the Lakers bench, LeBron James gave his 20-year-old son, Bronny, a pep talk. As the crowd’s cheers intensified, they walked together to the scorer’s table, stepping into basketball history.AP News reports that on Tuesday night, during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener, LeBron and Bronny made history as the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game together, fulfilling a dream LeBron had envisioned years ago as the league’s all-time leading scorer.“That moment, being at the scorer’s table together and checking in, it’s something I’ll never forget,” LeBron said. “No matter how old I get or…

GW Athletics Hall of Famer and former women’s basketball star Jonquel Jones has secured the 2024 WNBA Championship and was named Finals MVP after leading the New York Liberty to their first-ever title on Sunday night. In the five-game series, Jones averaged 17.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. In Game 5, she scored a team-high 17 points, making half of her field goals and all of her free throws.”We’re incredibly proud of JJ and congratulate her on winning the 2024 WNBA Title and Finals MVP,” said GW women’s basketball Head Coach Caroline McCombs. “Her hard work and dedication have…

Blige is credited with creating a completely new category of music — hip-hop soul. The nine-time Grammy-winner’s best-known song is ”Family Affair″ from her triple-platinum 2001 album “No More Drama.” “When you listen to Mary, you understand you’re not alone in heartbreak,” Dre said. Wearing a shiny black hat, a sparkly dress and long black gloves and boots, Blige sang a mix of her hits, including “Love No Limit,” “Be Happy” and “Family Affair.” At the end of her set, a dancer brought up a cloak to wrap around her, in an echo of James Brown. “Move with grace. Trust…

We recently caught up with Kelly Piacenti, head of SpecialCare at the financial services company MassMutual. She is a pioneer in her field, helping develop the practice of financial planning for the families of individuals with special needs. She is the former leader of the company’s ADAPT business resource group, an affinity group for employees with disabilities and others impacted by disability. She recently received the United Cerebral Palsy 2024 Chair Award for her career-long dedication to improving the lives of others. A Mission to Protect the Financial Needs of FamiliesPiacenti started her career 33 years ago at MetLife, where she…

Many products are created each year to make the world more accessible for people with disabilities, but we don’t always hear about the latest advancements. Here’s a look at just some of the tech products that were developed to create a more accessible world:GyroGlove: Wearable Tech of the FutureThe winner of numerous innovative technology awards, GyroGear has created what is now the world’s most advanced hand tremor stabilizer: the GyroGlove. Utilizing a high-performance mechanical gyroscope, the GyroGlove is a wearable device designed to steady the shaking caused by essential tremors, Parkinson’s disease and similar conditions. This allows those who previously…

With the rising costs of higher education, it’s never too late to look into scholarships. For those living with a disability—visible or not—there are numerous scholarships available to help students of all experiences to obtain their degree. While we cannot list all of the scholarships available to those with disabilities, here are a few of the best we found:AG Bell College Scholarship AwardsAmount: $5,000Deadline: Unannounced, estimated for March 2025Application website: agbell.org/financial-aidThe Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers multiple scholarships for full-time students wanting to pursue a two- or four-year degree at an accredited college…

Looking for a government job? Federal work is an excellent choice to ensure career sustainability, great benefits and a profitable paycheck, but the hiring process may be a little different then what you’re used to. The Department of Labor lists many tips for the process. Here’s what you need to know:How to Find Job Listings The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) maintains a central database, called USAJOBS, which lists nearly every federal job opening. Available job opportunity announcements (JOAs) provide applicants with information about job qualifications, duties, salary, duty location, benefits and security requirements. JOAs can help you determine if…

Chandra Vasser holds the esteemed titles of vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer for Nissan Americas, as well as president of the Nissan Foundation.Since her appointment to these roles in November 2021, Vasser has been instrumental in fostering a culture of productivity, respect and safety for all employees. Vasser drives Nissan’s DEI strategies and develops partnerships that advance the company’s commitment to diversity with employees, customers and the community.Vasser also oversees Nissan’s supplier diversity function and manages the company’s corporate philanthropic efforts focused on education, humanitarian support and environmental initiatives. Under Vasser’s leadership, the Nissan Foundation…

Currently, there are over 4.5 million Hispanic and Latinx-owned businesses in the United States. They make up $2.8 trillion of the economic output and generate over $800 billion in revenue each year. Regardless of their product or service, these businesses serve as the backbone of the U.S. economy and continue to impact their communities through employment opportunities and more.Below, we celebrate a few of the Hispanic and Latinx-owned companies that are changing our world for the better: Ana Flores: #WeAllGrow Latina Ana Flores isn’t just succeeding as a Latina entrepreneur; she’s helping others in the community to do the same. In…