Race & Economic Disparity By the end of 2020, federal student loan debt in the United States surpassed $1.7 trillion, increasing by over 100% in the last decade. While this has become a national crisis impacting nearly 45 million borrowers, Black women are the most heavily burdened. A 2020 report by the AAUW indicates that … Continue reading Defeating Disparity– By Katelyn DeBaun-Fee
Laurel Taylor is the Founder and CEO of FutureFuel.io, a student loan repayment platform that uses innovative, technology driven solutions for customers to pay down student debt quickly and efficiently. Financial wellness and equal opportunities should go hand in hand, however, historically that’s not always the case. Regardless of one’s diverse background, financial literacy should … Continue reading Laurel Taylor: Student Debt Specialist
Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) They are traditionally marginalized across all social systems, but it’s more apparent today than ever due to the devastating effects of COVID-19 on BIPOC communities. In 2020, BIPOC account for 27.3% of the U.S. population (Census.gov, 2020), yet BIPOC account for 58.1% percent of all COVID-19 cases to-date … Continue reading BIPOC, COVID-19, and Disparities in Health Care
Faculty and Leadership Positions, COVID-19, and Structural Disparities Where Are the Allies? The structural disparities linger within higher education and are influenced by long-standing patriarchal practices and ideologies. These inequalities can lead to a lack of diversity and inclusion of single-parent households and women. The problem has become salient given the current pandemic of COVID-19., which … Continue reading Women and Higher Education Inequity – by Jaclyn Anderson, Margie Crowe
As America wages a life and death battle against the skyrocketing spread of novel coronavirus, the critical importance of preserving Obamacare is more relevant today than ever. This is particularly true as more litigation to cripple the landmark law is pending at the Supreme Court. In case you missed it, May 23 marked the 10-year … Continue reading Coronavirus Magnifies Need for Obamacare on 10th Anniversary – By David B. Grinberg
Real life, as we all know, is full of polarities: mountains and valleys; highs and lows; peace and war; happiness and loneliness; success and failure. Though we, Earth’s human beings, are considered to be the wisest and the most powerful creatures on planet, there is a domain of control that we are incapable of. That … Continue reading How to Lead Yourself Through a Crisis – by Mary A. Moore
I’m not the only soul who’s discombobulated by the coronavirus pandemic. Heck, it’s got me twisting, turning and loading up on toilet paper without the foggiest reason why. But on the upside, it’s made me reflect on the inconveniences the virus has heaped on us and, strangely enough, how we should perhaps “relish the inconvenience.” … Continue reading Relish the inconvenience – by Terry Howard
While office dating can send you to the honeymoon suite, it’s more likely to land you in the heartbreak hotel, outside on the company doorstep, or in a red hot legal mess. Whether you’re shooting Cupid’s Arrow or being struck by it, workplace romance can have a detrimental impact on your career. Office dating can … Continue reading Beware of Cupid’s Arrow at Work – by David B. Grinberg
Although she may disagree with the frequency (she’s entitled, eh, to be wrong), more often than not Deborah Levine, the founder of The American Diversity Report, and I laugh a lot during our conversations. Hey, given the nature of the kinds of issues we tackle – among them race, religion, harassment), the ability to step … Continue reading The Benefits of a Hearty Laugh – by Terry Howard
DIVERSITY REPORT PODCASTS Hear their stories! ADR podcasts feature interviews with diverse movers & shakers and innovative change makers. Hear about their cutting-edge work with workplace inclusion, cross-cultural communication, and creative team building. Be inspired by their stories of making a difference for individuals and communities. CLICK for Podcast Interview Application form. CLICK on … Continue reading Podcasts
