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  “Chuck D Presents This Day In Rap And Hip-Hop History,

  October 9, 2017 / DiverseCity, Entertainment News, Front Page

  Cultural Icon Chronicles Defining Moments In Hip-Hop,Covering 40+ Years In New, Expansive 300-Page Book Featuring Over 100 Portraits  “Chuck D Presents This Day In Rap And Hip-Hop History,”  one of the most comprehensive, chronological histories of rap and hip-hop ever written, will be available on October 10 at all major retailers, including Amazon .  Assembled by Chuck D, co-founder of Public Enemy and a respected, influential voice in the genre, the book includes pivotal moments from 1973 to the present alongside […]

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  Negative Approaches to Diversity Could Be Part of a $300 Billion Dollar Problem

  October 9, 2017 / DiverseCity, Entertainment News, Video Channel

  Multiple studies suggest that diversity efforts that accent the negative may be missing the point entirely, but exploring the positive aspects of diversity could bring unprecedented prosperity. With tension and conflict prominent in the national consciousness, the subjects of bias and discrimination inevitably arise in the workplace. NFL players have chosen to make a statement in their place of work-the gridiron-and responses have ranged from empathetic to confusion to divisive. These and other recent events indicate that no endeavor is […]

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  Women of Color in Pharma Marks Official Launch with First Annual Conference

  October 9, 2017 / DiverseCity, Entertainment News, Front Page

  Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP)  announced that its official launch took place at the WOCIP first annual conference in Princeton, N.J. WOCIP is a professional society focused on fostering the growth and development of Black and Latina women in the pharmaceutical industry. WOCIP enables the cultivation of a sustainable pipeline of Black and Latina women leaders who, together, can harness the power of their diverse expertise, bringing a competitive advantage to industry. “WOCIP’s vision is to enable the transformation […]

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  Continental Innovation Powered by Female Engineering and Tech Talent

  October 9, 2017 / DiverseCity, Entertainment News, Front Page

  – Technology company continues its focus on increased diversity and inclusion – Continental’s Aruna Anand will be recognized at 2017 Women of Color Awards Gala and Dinner for professional achievement in industry – Deployment of flexible work practices help Continental employees maintain a healthy balance and meet their work-life needs International technology company Continental participated in the 2017 Women of Color STEM Conference and the Society of Women Engineers’ 2017 WE17 Conference – reinforcing its pursuit of gender diversity and […]

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  African American Directors Forum-Pittsburgh to Drive More Diverse Board Placements

  October 9, 2017 / DiverseCity, Entertainment News, Front Page

  F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE:FNB) announced today its lead sponsorship of and participation in the inaugural African American Directors Forum-Pittsburgh (AADF). Drawing participation from board leaders across the United States, the AADF is an exclusive event designed to measurably improve diverse, and particularly African American, representation on the boards of publicly traded companies in the Pittsburgh region. To be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at the Duquesne Club in Downtown Pittsburgh, the AADF will directly connect more than 40 highly qualified […]

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  Proud And Persistent: The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary

  October 9, 2017 / DiverseCity, Entertainment News, Front Page

  U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, Journalist April Ryan, West Point Cadet Simone Askew and the NAACP’s Hazel Dukes Among Award Recipients Kara McCullough, NRC Physical Scientist & Reigning Miss USA, Addresses “Inform & Inspire” Workshop for Girls The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) celebrated its 40th anniversary today, hosting its Annual Symposium Workshop & Awards Luncheon in the nation’s capital and encouraging the more than 1,200 elected officials, journalists, corporate and community leaders and members of its National Collaborating Organizations who […]

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  Girl Scouts of the USA selects Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) to Engage Latinas Across America

  October 9, 2017 / DiverseCity, Entertainment News, Front Page, Uncategorized

  The Girl Scouts of the USA launched a national partnership with the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) at its 54th National Convention.  Effective today, ALPFA CEO Charles P. Garcia was elected as a member of the National Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA). The voting took place at the National Council Session where 1058 delegates representing over 100 Girl Scout Councils cast votes individually for each nominee. The ALPFA partnership is a major […]

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  Girl Scouts of the USA selects Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) to Engage Latinas Across America

  October 9, 2017 / DiverseCity, Entertainment News, Front Page, Uncategorized

  ALPFA CEO Charles P. Garcia elected to the National Board of Directors The Girl Scouts of the USA launched a national partnership with the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) at its 54th National Convention.  Effective today, ALPFA CEO Charles P. Garcia was elected as a member of the National Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA). The voting took place at the National Council Session where 1058 delegates representing over 100 Girl Scout Councils […]

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  Largest Study of its Kind Says Even Girls with a Perfect GPA Don’t Think They Are Smart Enough, and Half of Girls Don’t Speak their Mind for Fear of Being Disliked

  October 9, 2017 / DiverseCity, Entertainment News, Front Page

  Groundbreaking Survey of 10,000+ U.S. Girls Unveils Surprising Data on Self-Esteem, the Role of Technology and Girls’ Aspirations for the Future Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX) announced findings from a first-of-its-kind study, The Girls’ Index: New Insights into the Complex World of Today’s Girls, which surveyed 10,678 girls across the nation about key issues from social media and technology, to relationships and academics. This new report by the Columbus, Ohio-headquartered nonprofit organization provides a comprehensive portrait for parents and educators of […]

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