DEI News, & Insights

Why Black History Month Matters

Black History Month is often dismissed as a brief departure from what some consider “real” history. In reality, it plays a vital role in uncovering events, contributions, and narratives that have long been marginalized or erased. As the nation continues to grapple...

Are Black Americans Hard to Research? BARS Study Proves Otherwise

What if I told you that one of the most pressing issues affecting Black people today isn’t about individual experiences, but collective realities? Mental health challenges in the Black community often go unaddressed. This is because of stigma, limited access to...

Inclusion Tip of the Day: Pronouns

Using someone’s correct pronouns isn’t just polite; it’s a sign of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Check out these tips to get it right with pronouns… Pronouns 101: Instead of assuming, try: “Hi, I’m [name], and my pronouns are she/her. How about you?” If...

Women in Leadership

Do you know the common thread? What links all but one of the following countries? In Chile, 75 percent of women in the agricultural sector are hired on temporary contracts picking fruit, and put in more than 60 hours a week during the season. But one in three still...

Rural Culture in America

By: Farzana Nayani According to the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, “rural America” is home to about 17 percent of the US population or 50 million people. It is made up of over 2,000 counties, equaling approximately 75 percent of the...

The Presidential “Mixed-Race”

By Farzana Nayani It’s hard not to examine the perception and role of race, following the 2008 US Presidential Election, given President Elect Barack Obama’s role in the spotlight. An American born in Hawai`i to parents from Kenya and Kansas, Barack Obama represents...

A Focus on Muslims & Ramadan

This month's feature introduces the Islamic tradition of Ramadan through an interview between Catherine England, M. Ed., a Muslim American, and Lee Mozena, M.A. Catherine and Lee co-present on seminars about Islam specifically designed to increase cross-cultural...