Category: News
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Origins of Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the…
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College of Wooster takes steps to improve diversity and inclusion following sit-in
WOOSTER, Ohio – The College of Wooster will commit more money to combating all forms of discrimination on campus, the school announced Wednesday in an email to alumni. In the email, President Sarah Bolton also pledged to seek more student input about how the school should discourage discrimination. Bolton’s announcement follows a sit-in Jan. 24 by…
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Martin Luther King Day
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King, who was assassinated April 4th, 1968. Dr. King advocated for something that we are still fighting for today: to have equal opportunities and rights, to be protected and to be defined by the content of our character. Martin Luther King Jr. Day…
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Iceland makes gender pay gap illegal in groundbreaking world first
Women in Iceland woke up to a brave new world Monday as the country became the first nation on the planet to make equal pay between the sexes a legal requirement. The groundbreaking legislation came into force on New Year’s Day, but has been in the works since March when the measure was announced to…
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Comic Book Store Dedicated to Diversity
In Philadelphia, a Comic Book Store Dedicated to Diversity Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, owned by Ariell R. Johnson, has become a center for creativity and community. In the historically working-class Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, just a few minutes northeast of landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, a unique literary destination has blossomed. Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, which…
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Norway’s Footballers Sign Historic Equal Pay Agreement
Throughout 2017 women’s football teams have been standing up for parity with their male counterparts on the international stage — but in London on Wednesday pen was put to paper on a historic deal which could prove significant in the fight for equality in sport. At the Norwegian Embassy in Britain’s capital, Norway’s men’s and…
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Women, Minorities Capture Most New Board Seats for First Time
“Boards are looking for people who are younger and with different skill sets and that does open the boardroom for more women and minorities.” Women and people of color were picked for a majority of open S&P 500 board seats this year for the first time, due in part to pressure from investors to improve…
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70
Let’s stand up for equality, justice and human dignity Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December – the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, Human Rights Day kicks off a year-long campaign to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human…
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Bill D’Elia ’69 and David E. Kelley to Receive Serling Award
Award-winning television producer/director Bill D’Elia ’69 and producer/writer David E. Kelley are this year’s recipients of the Rod Serling Award for Advancing Social Justice Through Popular Media. The pair will be honored at a ceremony on Dec. 7 at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California. This award is presented by the Roy H. Park School of Communications…
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Evolution of Celebrating Native Americans
Cultures around the world are celebrated in many different ways. Although holidays may not be as well-known, this doesn’t make them any less special. This November, we celebrate Native Americans by exploring the history of Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the changes this holiday endured, and highlighting six ways to celebrate. The first Native American Day…