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DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Nov. 8 - 14

DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Nov. 8 - 14

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A Muslim millennial was elected the country’s first out nonbinary lawmaker — in Oklahoma
2020 Congressional races see historic victories for women of color, Indigenous, and LGBTQ candidates
Need a Reminder Of How Gorgeous Earth Is? Peep These Photo Award Winners
Iconic Doll Inducted Into National Toy Hall of Fame
 Invest Atlanta expands executive team with first chief equity and inclusion officer

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DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Nov. 1 - 7

DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Nov. 1 - 7

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Voter Engagement Programs
These Atlanta Restaurants Are Closed on Election Day or Providing Food at the Polls
10 Tips for Voting Safely in Person Through Election Day
Within The Early Voting Boom, Youth Turnout Seems To Be Surging
What You Need to Know About Voting, the Key Issues and More in the 2020 Presidential Election

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DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Oct. 25 - 31

DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Oct. 25 - 31

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Diversity, Equity And Inclusion: How Financial Wellness Can Help
New Podcast 'Resistance' Shares Stories of Activism During the BLM Movement
How I Used My Names as a Vehicle for my Non-Binary Identity Exploration
In the Rising Voices of 10 Young Poets, a Call for Change
B.S.W. Student’s Activism Ties into a Career in Advocacy

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DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Oct. 18 - 24

DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Oct. 18 - 24

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Schools often fail to identify gifted and talented students – especially if they are Black, Latino or Native American
Racial, ethnic and class inequities regarding gifted and talented services are found in most school districts. Read this article to learn about these disparities and solutions to closing these equity gaps for marginalized groups.
A community investment trust for Portland, Ore. residents to ‘buy back the block’
With limited access to wealth due to the current economic crisis and preexisting systems of inequality, it will be difficult for America’s people of color to recover from the setbacks of COVID-19. This article describes a model that puts community economic development in the hands of the community by giving residents the opportunity to “buy back the block” in an affordable way.

This Chinese Food Zine Is Serving Up Asian-American/Black Solidarity
Clarence Kwan’s ‘Chinese Protest Recipes’ reinforces food as a terrain of struggle and connection.

Megan Thee Stallion Explains 'Why I Speak Up for Black Women'
In a powerful new video and op-ed for the New York Times, the rapper says she will create “good trouble” in defense of Black women.

GI Bill protections extended for student veterans dealing with campus coronavirus changes
As part of the budget deal approved last week, Congress extended several financial protections for student veterans whose education plans have been disrupted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This story details the provisions of the legislation.

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DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Oct. 11 - 17

DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Oct. 11 - 17

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Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
Wondering what to do for Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year while you and your family are home? Perhaps you’re a college student, discussing social justice and hoping to do something meaningful that also respects public health guidance on in-person gatherings. Here is a list of top five suggestions for engaging with the spirit of Indigenous Peoples’ Day during this unusual year.
Fifty Years of Atlanta Pride
For half a century, Atlanta Pride has provided a platform from which the city’s LGBTQIA+ citizens can voice their opinions and celebrate their community. This article traces its rich history, underscoring the legacy of activists and community efforts to celebrate, gather, and achieve meaningful change and justice.

Coming Out: A Resource for LGBTQ Students
October 11 marks National Coming Out Day. Learning about your own LGBTQ identity and coming out in a heteronormative and cisnormative world can be challenging. To help with the coming out process, GLSEN has compiled some key things for you to think about and consider as you begin to share your identities around sexuality and gender.

Disability Employment Awareness Month
In October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens. This article announces this year's theme and provides resources to learn more about transformative moments in history leading to this vital legislation.

Is It POC, BIPOC or Neither?
On a recent NPR “Code Switch” episode, listeners shared their thoughts on the terms. And there was no consensus.

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DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Oct. 5 - 11

DEI Weekly Digest - Week of Oct. 5 - 11

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​Global Diversity Awareness Month – October 2020
This October, we celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month and pay tribute to the diverse minds and beliefs held by all cultures around the world. It is a reminder of the positive impact diversity can have on society as a whole. Learn about its history, ways to celebrate, and reasons why to observe this month as important staple for you and your community.

Tuesday, October 6 - Happy Birthday to Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer was an African American civil rights activist who led voting drives and co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. In celebrating her birthday, we remember her legacy as a trailblazing change agent in the Black community whose influence is strongly felt, seen, and appreciated today.

Coming Out: A Resource for LGBTQ Students
October 11 marks National Coming Out Day. Learning about your own LGBTQ identity and coming out in a heteronormative and cisnormative world can be challenging. To help with the coming out process, GLSEN has compiled some key things for you to think about and consider as you begin to share your identities around sexuality and gender.

Multiple Division I Athletic Directors Sign Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge
ESPN reports Multiple Division I athletic directors have signed a pledge to diversify their hiring pools. According to Jason Belzer, founder of Athletic Director U, 30 Division I athletic directors have signed the Collegiate Coaching Diversity Pledge, which was announced on Sunday, September 20. Read more about this story, including participating schools and their commitments toward diversifying the league.

Actress Iman Vellani to Play Muslim Superhero Ms. Marvel
Fans of “Ms. Marvel,” Marvel Studios’ first Muslim superhero, have been patiently waiting for a real person to don her suit since the studio introduced her back in 2014. On Wednesday, September 30, Disney announced that Vellani will suit up as Marvel’s Pakistani-American superhero in her own Disney+ series.