The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis two years ago raised awareness of the urgent need for greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DE+I) initiatives. These calls were particularly strong within […]
When You Hear “DE+I,” What Do You Think Of?
Social justice, belonging, LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, equality and many others are words that frequently come to mind immediately. However, disabilities are one area that appear to be overlooked because […]
Padilla DE+I Collective: Q&A With Writer and International Relations Specialist Joan Erakit
The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis two years ago raised awareness of the urgent need for greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DE+I) initiatives. These calls were particularly strong within […]
Padilla DE+I Collective: Q&A With Culinary Dietitian Sherene Chou
The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis two years ago raised awareness of the urgent need for greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DE+I) initiatives. These calls were particularly strong within […]
International Women’s Day Q&A
Since 1911, International Women’s Day has served as a worldwide celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as a call to action for women’s […]
Celebrating Black History Month in 2022 (U.S. And Canada)
Black History Month is commemorated every February in the United States and Canada. Have you ever wondered why February? In 1926, a group led by Harvard-educated African American historian Carter […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Fifty-Three Years Later
Despite having been first signed into law in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson, growing up as a white kid in Richmond, Virginia, I don’t think I was even aware of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) — observed each […]