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Read More »Fisher joins national coalition to advance DEI efforts
RBJ committed to expanding DEI coverage 
The Rochester Business Journal started hosting the annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit in 2019 to educate business leaders on the importance of adopting diverse practices and creating a diverse company culture. This year’s event, held March 15, drew more ...
Read More »Advancing workplace DEI initiatives strengthens employee engagement, retention 
Efforts focused on DEI initiatives in the workplace can bring about a range of positive changes.
Read More »Allyship and making room for historically marginalized employees 
Nikisha Ridgeway believes some of the best allies she has encountered have disrupted the oppression she has faced in her career, even when she was unaware it was happening to her.
Read More »Survey reveals women’s views on financial security and employment trends 
According to the newly released survey, 84 percent of women feel apprehensive about staying on track with their financial goals due to the current economic environment.
Read More »Scott named new chief diversity officer for Monroe County 
David C. Scott has been appointed Monroe County's chief diversity officer and director of the department of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Read More »Paratransit community now has greater voice in RTS operations 
Regional transit authorities provide a variety of critical services, including buses, bikeshares and paratransit. The legislation gives a voice to riders who permanently rely on the services, and is meant to improve governance within each organization.
Read More »City to host inaugural Upstate MWBE conference 
MWBE is a federal program administered by state and local governments to help minority and women business owners overcome racial and structural barriers to securing government contracts for goods and services.
Read More »Upcoming Nazareth College program to address bridging the Black/Jewish divide 
Jacques Berlinblau, authors of the book “Blacks and Jews in America: An Invitation to Dialogue,” will be the featured speakers at the Nazareth College program.
Read More »MCC named to national network focused on ‘Unlocking Opportunity’ for graduates 
Monroe Community College has been named as one of 10 community colleges selected for Unlocking Opportunity: The Post-Graduation Success and Equity Network.
Read More »LáLew CEO finds her calling in public relations, furthering awareness of Black businesses 
Nearly seven years after launching LáLew Public Relations, Jessica Lewis is well established in the field and striving to make a difference for her clients and in the community.
Read More »Mental health in the Black community addressed at free educational sessions 
Mental health experts, faith leaders, parents, community leaders and stakeholders are among the participants in free educational sessions presented this month as part of the We Are Each Other’s Medicine series. Topic addressed at the sessions – most of ...
Read More »MCC conference explores training area workforce to reduce disparities for students of color 
It will feature Montez King, executive director of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, the nationally recognized organization responsible for developing national standards and competency-based credentials in manufacturing trades.
Read More »Federal grant supports Nazareth grad students pursuing careers as school mental health professionals 
The AMPS up grant will give Nazareth social work and art therapy students first-hand experiences working in a Greece school, supporting school-age students and families who are dealing with mental health issues.
Read More »RIT kicks off first Disability Leadership Scholars program 
A group of first-year Rochester Institute of Technology students have been selected to become the university’s first Disability Leadership Scholars to advocate and educate about disabilities. The Disability Leadership Scholars program was launched with support from Microsoft to celebrate and ...
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