Well folks, darn, he’s back in the limelight. Ben Carson that is. Can’t say that we missed him. Last we heard was when he left his gig as a failure as Housing and Urban Director under the previous administration. Now maybe I missed the memo but for the life of me I cannot recall any … Continue reading Political Commentary #2: Ketanji Brown Jackson – by Terry Howard
The American Diversity Report (ADR), an award-winning digital multimedia platform, offered a virtual Town Hall featuring a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the future of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in education and employment amid COVID-19. We thank the many donors who made this event and ADR’s next year possible. CLICK to see List … Continue reading Future of Diversity Amid Pandemic – ADR TOWN HALL
Hear from our distinguished ADR advisors on what to expect and what is needed in education today. Their experience in education, diversity, and social justice makes their perspectives invaluable. 1.The current political, social and cultural climate calls for — in fact, demands — the inclusion of ethnic, studies programs across disciplines and departments from k-12 … Continue reading Education & Equity – ADR Advisors
Our virtual Town Hall, The Future of Diversity Amid Pandemic, took place on Sept. 14, 2020 with help from multiple donors. Your generous support of our mission to Promote Diversity, Foster Inclusion and Counteract Hate is much appreciated. I can’t thank you enough for joining me in these DEI efforts to make a lasting … Continue reading Thanking our ADR Donors
HISTORIAN ELWOOD WATSON URGES COMPANIES TO SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITY BY ADDRESSING ECONOMICS OF SYSTEMIC RACISM Corporate Social Responsibility Goes Beyond Cosmetic Changes to Brands, Says Professor WASHINGTON – Professor Elwood Watson, PhD is calling on corporate America to address the economic impact of institutional racism – in allegiance with the Black Lives Matter movement … Continue reading Systemic Racism and Corporate Social Responsibility
Perspectives and Quotes Editor’s Note: In these challenging times when race-related issues are at the forefront of American society, the American Diversity Report is pleased to share quotes from our advisors and colleagues. I have no doubt that their words of wisdom will stick in our readers’ minds.
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James Baldwin, the 20th century black intellectual, renaissance author and cultural critic, once observed: “History is the present. We carry our history with us. To think otherwise is criminal.” In addition to recognizing African American trailblazers of centuries past during Black History Month, it’s also instructive to consider more recent history. That’s why a compelling … Continue reading Black History Month: Keepin’ It Real on Race – by David B. Grinberg
Originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press Never heard of UHBIOC? Think again. The initials stand for Uncivil, Hate and Bias Incidents on Campus (UHBIOC) and rarely a week goes by without an incident on campuses. CNN reported 5 incidents in just one week with swastikas and nooses on campuses in Georgia, Wisconsin, Alabama, … Continue reading Swastikas and nooses: campus hate speech or free speech? – by Deborah Levine
