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National Diversity Council Announces New Chief Financial Officer
The National Diversity Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Hooper as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As the leading organization dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclu sion (DEI) in the workplace, the National Diversity Council is...
Ending Affirmative Action: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?
As a Muslim immigrant woman advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), I am appalled by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down race-conscious admissions. My family raised me to believe that education was a way to advance and write my own future. I ended...
National Diversity Council issues the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action
The National Diversity Council (NDC) issues the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action: As an organization committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the National Diversity Council (NDC) urges...
National Diversity Council and Florida Diversity Council Issue Statements on Anti-DEI Efforts
The National Diversity Council and Florida Diversity Council have issued statements concerning the anti-DEI efforts and higher education programs being cut in Florida and Texas, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court’s pending decision on Affirmative Action. National...
National Diversity Council Addresses the U.S. Supreme Court’s Pending Decision on Affirmative Action
June 26, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX –The National Diversity Council (NDC) provides the following statement in anticipation of the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision that may impact affirmative action in admissions for higher education institutions...
National Diversity Council Announces New CEO
The National Diversity Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Anika Rahman as its new CEO. As the leading organization dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, the National Diversity Council is committed to...
National Diversity Council Partners with Leading Global Recruitment Firm on Executive Leadership Search
LHH Recruitment Solutions and the National Diversity Council Board to Lead Search for New CEO and CFO Houston, TX – Over the course of two decades, the National Diversity Council (NDC) has advocated for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces and...
National Diversity Council Board of Directors Announces Nationwide Leadership Search
Houston, TX – Over the course of two decades, the National Diversity Council (NDC) has advocated for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces and communities, developing current and innovative programs and initiatives that organizations can follow. As the...
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Preventing Cultural Hegemony During Hispanic Heritage Month
When Hispanic Heritage Month was established, it was with the idea of recognizing the contributions of Hispanic-Americans (as our community was known) to the United States. Since the term “Hispanic” was a government construct to group a very diverse group of people,...
The Evolution and Role of Race Among Hispanics
I had the honor of speaking on a couple of panels at the September “National Latino Leadership Conference. My topics had at least one major theme in common: The great diversity within the US Latino population. This fact, of course, is one of the attributes that makes...
Board Spotlight: Brandon Jones
Brandon Jones, CDP is Manager for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Comcast where he has worked for close to 16 years. Brandon started his journey with Comcast as a Communications Technician in the city of Chicago where his career would continue to grow...
Bringing US-Based DEI Training to Global Offices: Three Things to Consider
The Centre for Global Inclusion recently released the 2021 Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB): Standards for Organizations Around the World. The nearly 100-page document features 275 benchmarks across 15 categories and 5 levels. Written by...
Think Before You Speak! : Varied Abilities & Ableist Language
All of us communicate via a plethora of platforms including texts, emails, voice messages, by talking or using sign language. While communication is common in all cultures, some might use words that are hurtful or construed as offensive to others. If we become more...
Mind Your Language: The Power of Words, Race & Beyond
I recently read Stamped, Racism, Antiracism and You by Reynolds and Kendi. The book discusses the historical struggles of Black individuals and the violence and resistance they faced as they demanded freedom from slavery and discrimination. There were several areas...
Get Your Workplace Ready for the Gender Sphere
The way that people express gender in the workplace is changing and has changed continuously since at least the 1960s, when society began to understand gender as a spectrum. Here, I put forth the idea that, although the gender spectrum model represents a step in the...
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. During this time, we celebrate Jewish Americans for their achievements, resilience, and serviceable contributions to America. History In 1654, 23 Jewish people arrived in New Amsterdam, a Dutch-owned colony that later became New...
Disability Inclusion in the Workplace: Why It Matters
If you’re an employer new to understanding the role disability plays in workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA), you may be looking for general guidance and background on the what, why and how of making your organization more welcoming and...
“Now What?” – Reflections on Coaching Executives on Leading their Organization’s DEI Journey
Solidarity statement issued after George Floyd was murdered, check. Responding to your staff’s growing demand that your organization do “diversity and inclusion training,” check. Retaining outside consultants and trainers, check. But now what? What happens after...
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