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According to a national registry, only 13 percent of the more than 10,000 sign-language interpreters in the U.S. identify as people of color.RIT's…
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Cephas Archie was fired from his position as the chief diversity officer for the SUNY Brockport last month. The college has not disclosed why, despite…
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The chief diversity officer at The College at Brockport has apparently been fired, and it’s resulted in a barrage of criticism of that move on social…
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ConnectionsInside Higher Ed reports that more institutions now have chief diversity officers than ever before. But what do those positions entail? How do colleges…
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ConnectionsThe Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) is making strides in addressing systemic racism in the community. The program – run through the St.…
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Why do we need diverse books – books written by diverse authors that feature diverse characters?The question is the focus of an upcoming panel hosted by…
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ConnectionsWe’re joined by Rue Mapp, the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a nonprofit organization that celebrates and inspires African American connections to and…
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ConnectionsThe Clarissa Street Reunion is the largest independently organized African American festival in Rochester. The annual event is set for Saturday, and…
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The Gateways Music Festival is back. The six-day festival that celebrates and supports classical musicians of African descent kicks off on Tuesday in…
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During the season premiere of the PBS Kids’ show “Arthur,” Arthur’s teacher, Mr. Ratburn, got married. The episode, “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone,”…