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Ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s pending decision to end Affirmative Action, the Council will work with the administration to ensure Massachusetts will always be open, welcoming, and inclusive of communities of color and those typically underrepresented in higher education.
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Honored to serve as a member of Governor @maura_healey’s newly formed Advisory Council for the Advancement of Representation in Education.
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Creates Advisory Council to Advance Representation in Education, Expands College and Career Readiness Tools
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“Love for community brought them together. A decade later, their love helps make dreams come true.” Thanks @SincerelyJenee for sharing our beautiful resistance!
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A Beautiful Resistance celebrates Black love, as told to Jeneé Osterheldt.
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@joshuacharles__
Just Josh
3 years
@Bartesian 👀My auntie could use some new pods. I'm just sayin'!
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
3 years
The #WageEquityNow bill (S.2721) is foundational to eliminating the MA racial wealth gap–wealth equity stems from race and gender wage equity. Let's get it done this session, @KarenSpilka and @SenRodrigues! #mapoli
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@PIOWNewEngland
Pride in Our Workplace
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Meet the panelists: @JrDerrickYoung is the Co-founder and ED of @LeadDiversity. As a champion of social justice, racial equity, and anti-oppression, Derrick will join our 4/26 panel to share ways to begin removing barriers for future #LGBTQ+ leaders. RSVP: https://t.co/3TSKMG2NSQ
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Looking to hire an equity-driven Diversity Recruitment Specialist to join the Leadership Brainery team in Boston. Project management, advocacy, outreach & engagement, ect. Full-time, in-person, competitive salary, medical, dental, vision & a great team! https://t.co/2ySgNL967K
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
4 years
#Juneteenth is now officially a federal holiday! While we must prioritize creating equitable and anti-racist systems, creating more awareness about Black oppression and liberation is an important step! #HappyJuneteenth
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
5 years
We are incredibly grateful to receive a $10,000 grant from Forest Foundation! We are on a mission to close opportunity and wealth gaps for underserved communities, and your support is fueling the journey. Thank you, FF! 💛
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
5 years
We have 20 grants left for law students in Massachusetts. Thanks to @MAblacklawyers for partnering with us on this effort! Click here to learn more and apply: https://t.co/nMiXuTRkKU
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
5 years
💵📊LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS! Join us on Wednesday, April 21st for the second episode of our Diversifying Postgraduate Education series, "Business School Admissions." Special guests from @HarvardHBS, @MITSloan, & @BerkeleyHaas! RSVP Here: https://t.co/dXWhT2pyx5
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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
5 years
Anti-Asian hate crimes are increasing exponentially! As leaders, we have a responsibility to speak up and combat all false narratives perpetuating the systemic and societal harms faced by our AAPI community! We must act & #AmplifyAsianVoices!
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
5 years
Happy Monday! LB Connect has some incredible new mentors! If you are a BIPOC or first-generation college student interested in pursuing postgraduate school, sign up for LB Connect to gain access to mentorship, resources, events, and recruitment opportunities! 📍 Link in Bio!
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
5 years
We are excited to announce our second cohort of 26 trailblazing Ambassadors on the path to accessing graduate education & bringing change to their communities! Click to read all about them! https://t.co/8P8vpPaGUe
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
5 years
Happy International Women's Day to every single woman in the world! We appreciate everything about you and acknowledge that there would be no world without you. We know firsthand that LB would not be the same without the women on our team! Thank you! 💛 #InternationalWomensDay
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
5 years
We are proud to have @firstinrankin, Customer Success Analyst at @LinkedIn, to join our #LBChat discussion on managing your LinkedIn brand. Rankin is a graduate of @GeorgiaTech. Join the conversation tomorrow, 2/24, at 1 pm ET.
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@dArchief
Diederik Decroix
5 years
Somebody at Linkedin right now ...
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@LeadDiversity
Leadership Brainery
5 years
Join us tomorrow 2/24 at 6:45 PM EST! Let’s talk about how we elevate ourselves! Self-Leadership is the practice of leading your own life by identifying your path, following it, and correcting as you go! Register here: https://t.co/opcyAhGHLi
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