Vote Like Your Health Depends on It
If mismanagement of a pandemic, widespread corruption, impeachment, the end of government oversight and accountability, racism, the caging of immigrant children, abuse of the powers of the state, and continued voter suppression are not enough to decide your vote this election season, here are seven public health issues that might guide your thinking. The four […]
Jobs in Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Have Risen 123% Since May—Here’s How to Get One
Despite the ongoing impact of a global pandemic, diversity, inclusion and belonging (DI&B) job opportunities are popping up all over the country. According to Indeed data, demand for DI&B roles has increased significantly over the past year.
Black Boston Virtual Series
BU Diversity & Inclusion, Initiative on Cities, and WBUR CitySpace hosted a virtual discussion series featuring transformative Black leaders from across Greater Boston. The series provided a forum to examine our city’s progress toward inclusive access, equity and opportunity. Black Boston: Building Healthy Communities 7/30/20 Black Boston: Telling Our Stories 8/27/20 Black Boston: Changing the […]
Couple says they faced discrimination in home appraisal because of wife’s race
Abena Horton and her husband, Alex Horton, recently did what many homeowners do every day: They requested an appraisal to refinance their Jacksonville, Florida, home… But when the Hortons got the appraisal back, they thought the price was shockingly low.
Why Should Young People Vote?
Ask most any student this year and they’ll tell you there’s a lot at stake in the 2020 presidential election. Climate change. Social and racial inequities. A pandemic that has already claimed the lives of 215,000 Americans. The future of the Supreme Court. But the big question is: will young voters actually vote?
Diversity 4.0 in the cardiovascular health-care workforce
The disparities amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic present disturbing evidence that we are far from cardiovascular health-care equity. Individuals, leaders and institutions must prioritize research, policies and structures to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging — Diversity 4.0, a justice imperative, essential to advancing workforce excellence and cardiovascular health.
No Home, No Wi-Fi: Pandemic Adds to Strain on Poor College Students
Some low-income students have dropped out, and there are growing concerns about hunger and homelessness.
Opening Doors: Marcelle Willock, Pioneering Physician and BU School of Medicine Leader
They are determined to use their experience, influence, and positions to help make their business, organization, and world a more inclusive place. They are breaking barriers—and then reaching back to help those behind them overcome the same hurdles. They are mentoring students or younger colleagues, hiring diverse candidates, offering opportunities, and ensuring that employees succeed […]
The Virus Moved Female Faculty to the Brink. Will Universities Help?
The pandemic is a new setback for women in academia who already faced obstacles on the path to advancing their research and careers.
The Changing Racial and Ethnic Composition of the U.S. Electorate
In battleground states, Hispanics grew more than other racial or ethnic groups as a share of eligible voters.