Category: PDJ
Studies show Hispanic and African Americans are far below their Asian and white counterparts in terms of graduation rates. Schools, sociologists, and thought leaders across the country have been debating this question for years: why do minority test scores still lag behind whites?
Do women lack ambition? We say no.
2011 NCAA Wrestling champion Anthony Robles speaks about his disability, how it’s impacted his life, and being “Unstoppable.”
On May 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became the only blind man in history to reach the summit of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. On August 20, 2008, when he stood on top of Carstenz Pyramid, the tallest peak in Austral-Asia, Weihenmayer completed his quest to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each of the seven continents.
Dr. Glenn Goodman, Director of Occupation Therapy and Jeff Dell, Assistive Technology Specialist, work at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio.
No Barriers provides transformative experiences that empower people to discover the potential that lies within themselves, the world, and the human spirit.
A few weeks after Maynard and his Mission Kilimanjaro team summited the mountain, Kyle related the experience. “The vision is, that regardless of what’s happened to you, you can still choose to create the life that you want, not just be overcome with a sense of loss and mediocrity. Regardless of who you are, you can still fight for the things that you want.”
With such media attention on female athletes, it raises the question: will these stars become bigger than their male counterparts?
The Second City, the Windy City-based comedy troupe known for producing comedic talent like Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert, knows a thing or two about laughs. And now Second City is bringing comedy to underprivileged kids that may never have the opportunity to experience improvisational comedy and acting.
Research has shown that when diversity is managed effectively, it can lead to improved problem-solving, creativity, marketing capabilities, and overall communication within the organization. To ensure that diversity is embraced across every level of the organization both management and senior level executives’ should be supportive of these initiatives. Once this is established, a firm can focus on the various elements within the recruitment, hiring, and retention processes.
