How to start a diversity and inclusion committee at work

A diversity and inclusion committee is an important tool that can aid and accelerate the impact of your Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives at work. Companies know that diverse teams perform better. That’s why 83% of U.S. companies say …

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How to Overcome the Fear of Entrepreneurship with Jhenai Chandler – The First-Gen Lounge Ep. 183

Did you know that most entrepreneurs are scared? They are scared of failing. They are scared of losing customers. They are scared that their friends were right — this was a ridiculous idea. And as intriguing as this may sound, some …

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12 ways diverse job seekers can tell if they’ll be welcomed by a new employer

Under U.S. labor laws and those of many other countries and even regions within countries, there can be dozens of characteristics that might make you “diverse” in the eyes of the law and, therefore, might offer you some protections from …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Indigenous Peoples Day Alumni Spotlight: Alan Kriesel

In honor of International Day of The Worlds Indigenous Peoples, The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development interviewed Watson alumni Alan Kriesel. Read below to learn more!

1)Please share any background information such as your previous major/year of graduation, …

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Tiffany Soto Diversity Engagement Specialist
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  • Principal New York City Public Schools
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  • Austin, Texas
  • Executive Ford Motor Company
Meet Allen
  • New York, New York
  • Associate Researcher Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Meet Yulu
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  • Cybersecurity AI Senior Consultant Deloitte & Touche LLP
Meet Robin
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  • Institutional Advancement Operations Assistant - Processing The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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  • Binghamton, New York
  • Quality Assurance Intern CESAR
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African American Professional Associations

Compilation of links to the leading African American professional associations, many with career and job sites of their own, collected …

National Urban League Job Network

The Urban League Job Network is backed by the National Urban League and is dedicated to helping diverse students find …

Black Enterprise is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans.

Diverse teams have the power to transform business. And DiversityJobs powered by Circa makes that happen. Since the mid 1990’s, …

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