DEI News, & Insights

10+ Resources to Help You Honor and Learn More About Indigenous Peoples this Native American History Month

November marks Native American Heritage Month. It is a time full of celebration, reflection, and resistance. This month, we gather to celebrate the stories and traditions of Native Americans that are woven into their cultural practices and history.

America the Free?

This month, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor one of the backbones of this nation, the Latine/x community. Hispanic Americans have shaped U.S. culture for centuries. From Spanish support during the Revolutionary War...

Protected By Law: Legally Protected Characteristics 

The ever-diversifying workplace of today is a true laboratory for success and progress. The multitude of perspectives and identities creates an environment that challenges prior beliefs and brings unheard ones into the fold. This diversity, however, has not always...
A Different Type of Earth Day

A Different Type of Earth Day

April is typically a month of rejoicing, a month of bright days mixed with spring showers. Flowers begin to bloom, and it feels as though the world is taking a step away from the coldness of the winter season. This transformative month also contains a celebration...

DEI Myths: Busted!

DEI Myths: Busted!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been under fire lately, with critics spreading misconceptions. Let’s debunk the most common myths and set the record straight. ????   ❌ Myth 1: DEI hires unqualified candidates of color. Fact: DEI isn’t about lowering...

Famous Employment Discrimination Cases That Changed the Workplace

Famous Employment Discrimination Cases That Changed the Workplace

What’s the Impact of Employment Discrimination Cases? Landmark discrimination cases have shaped workplace laws and policies, ensuring more equitable treatment for employees across race, gender, disability, and age. Let’s look at some important ones… Case 1: Griggs v....

International Women’s Day and The Rise of Trad Wives

International Women’s Day and The Rise of Trad Wives

Does a woman’s life truly begin when she becomes a mother? When she casts aside her biggest dreams, settles down, and surrenders her independence for the birth of her child. Is this what we’ve spent decades fighting for? Imagine standing at the cusp of your collegiate...

LA Fires: Altadena’s Forgotten Black Communities

LA Fires: Altadena’s Forgotten Black Communities

“Everything you think has value can be gone instantaneously,” says Jahi Vaughn, in remembrance of his childhood home.    This January, an LA fire decimated Altadena, one of Los Angeles’s most prominent Black communities. 27 people have lost their lives to the...

Debunking Myths About Affirmative Action in Universities

Debunking Myths About Affirmative Action in Universities

As the academic year has just begun, one difference already felt across the nation has been the striking down of Affirmative Action in higher education, removing almost 60 years of precedent. While the Supreme Court decision removed race-conscious considerations from...

Is Using the Wrong Pronouns a Crime?

Is Using the Wrong Pronouns a Crime?

Talk of pronouns is a hot topic at the moment and many people seem to be confused. But does that confusion lead to criminal action? Is it illegal to call someone by the wrong pronoun? The internet doesn’t help by throwing out scary headlines and exaggerated takes....

Why Diversity is Essential in the Workplace

Why Diversity is Essential in the Workplace

Most people have the understanding that diversity in organizations is a good thing, not only the right thing to do but also good for business. But maybe not everyone realizes that diversity is in fact essential for success in business in many aspects. Let’s take a...