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Black Americans May Be Thriving, but Racial Struggles Persist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In “Black Thriving in America: 2023,” data is presented detailing the experiences of Black Americans when shopping, dining out, in healthcare settings, at work, with schools, with police and more. Brown II, executive director and research scientist of the Payne Center for Social Justice. Gallup conducted the study.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As researchers, practitioners, and healthcare workers reflect on the events of the last two and a half years, programs related to public health have become a priority at many colleges and universities. The pandemic has brought increased awareness of healthcare disparities. It includes an internship at a healthcare facility.

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HBCU Medical Schools Growing in Number

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Together, she said, they set out to do “more of what CDU does well, training diverse physician leaders who understand social justice and are experts at serving under-resourced communities, the things that affect health, but that many medical schools don’t teach. At CDU it’s embedded in the curriculum,” said Prothrow-Stith.

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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lee said there is concern of funds from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), CARES Act, and other federal stimulus funds ending. Johnson said the college’s current innovative path increases focus on equity and social justice, which includes also serving people ages 16 to 24 who are not in school or at work.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We’re looking at how we create this inclusive and equitable environment using a social justice platform in order to positively impact various populations on campus,” says Davis. Many of the students in Davis’ program currently work in hospitals or other healthcare settings. “We

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How to Create and Lead LGBT-Friendly Faculty-Led Programs

Study Aborad Association

The field of study abroad is one of diversity and inclusion, so it is no stranger to LGBTQ students, staff, faculty, and administrators. Mental healthcare : What resources does my program provider or home institution offer? Where can I visit that promotes social justice in the community? Happy LGBTQ Pride month!