Diversity
Views Of Yale University As Ivy League Pay Soars

Black Psychiatry Professor Makes History At Yale

Dr. Cindy Crusto recently made history by becoming the first Black woman professor in Yale School of Medicine’s psychiatry department.
by Brandee Sanders
06.20.21
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William Tate IV Becomes LSU's First Black President

William Tate IV has been appointed to become Louisiana State University’s president; making him the first Black person to assume…
by Brandee Sanders
05.11.21
Art Institute of Chicago

Denise Gardner Makes Art Institute Of Chicago History

For the first time in its 142-year history, The Art Institute of Chicago has a Black woman board chair.
by Brandee Sanders
04.25.21
2019 NBA Awards - Arrivals

Issa Rae, LIFEWTR Initiative Amplifies Diverse Creatives

Issa Rae has teamed up with LIFEWTR for an initiative designed to amplify the artistry of diverse creatives.
by Brandee Sanders
04.17.21
Businessman checking mobile device in modern business office

Private Sector Increases Workplace Racial Gap: Study

A new report found that removing barriers would close the workplace racial gap in 25 years.
by Anoa Changa
03.07.21
US-ARCHITECTURE-MEDIA-NEW YORK TIMES

NY Times Admits Coverage Rooted In White Perspectives

An internal review by the New York Times revealed it has work to do in creating an environment that is…
by Anoa Changa
02.26.21
Justice Department Inspector General Releases Report On Investigation Into FISA Warrant Process During The 2016 Election

Replacing Trump Appointees Should Mean DOJ Diversity

Cleaning house, Biden has an opportunity to bring in a new crop of U.S. attorneys committed to the values of…
by Anoa Changa
02.09.21
Premiere Of Disney's "A Wrinkle In Time" - Arrivals

Television Academy Picks Issa Rae For Executive Committee

Issa Rae has been appointed to serve on the Television Academy’s Executive Committee.
by NewsOne Staff
01.11.21
2019 NHL Awards - Declaring Our Principles-Advancing Equity

Danita Johnson Makes Major League Soccer History

Danita Johnson is the first Black president in Major League Soccer history.
by NewsOne Staff
01.09.21
Healthcare Worker Portrait

Initiative Aims To Increase Black Doctors' Representation

Morehouse School of Medicine and CommonSpirit Health are on a mission to increase the representation of Black doctors.
by NewsOne Staff
12.21.20
2020 Embrace Ambition Summit | Tory Burch Foundation

Princeton To Name Residential College After Mellody Hobson

Businesswoman Mellody Hobson will have a residential college at Princeton University named after her.
by NewsOne Staff
10.11.20
Sing For Hope Gala 2019

CaSandra Diggs Makes CFDA History

For the first time in its 58-year history, a Black woman will serve as president of the Council of Fashion…
by NewsOne Staff
08.23.20
BET Presents The 51st NAACP Image Awards - Red Carpet

Michael B. Jordan Leads #ChangeHollywood Initiative

Michael B. Jordan has teamed up with Color of Change to launch an initiative designed to combat racism in the…
by NewsOne Staff
07.27.20
23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards - Red Carpet

Bozoma Saint John Makes History At Netflix

Bozoma Saint John is the first Black woman to hold a C-suite position at Netflix.
by NewsOne Staff
07.05.20
REVOLT X AT&T Host REVOLT 3-Day Summit In Los Angeles - Day 3

Recording Academy History: Valeisha Butterfield Jones' New Job

Businesswoman Valeisha Butterfield Jones has been appointed as The Recording Academy’s first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
by NewsOne Staff
05.03.20
Red Crayon

9-Year-Old’s Art Project Celebrates Diverse Crayon Shades

A 9-year-old from Virginia created an art kit dubbed “More than Peach” that celebrates multicultural crayon shades.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Barnes & Noble's 'Blackface' Black History Month Slammed

The store completely misses the mark.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Swathmore

Book Highlights Swarthmore College’s Historic 1969 Sit-In

A new book highlights the historic 1969 sit-in at Swarthmore College.
by Brandee Sanders
03.31.20
University of Missouri U. Missouri Campus Back To Work One Day After President And Chancellor Resign Resigns As Protests Grow over Racism

University Of Missouri's Tweet About Diversity Backfires

The athletics department faces heat for condescending tweets about Black students.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Emmy Awards 2019 Arrivals

Journalist Who Questioned RuPaul At Emmys Speaks Out

She says she definitely had some "trepidation" about her question.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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