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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), alongside key regional partners such as the William Penn Foundation and Comcast, has inaugurated the Center for …
Empowering Change: Discover How the New Center for Leadership Equity is Uplifting Black Nonprofit Leaders Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is seeking applicants for its NextGen Advisory Council. This council aims to bring diverse voices and experiences to …
Pennsylvania Seeks Applicants for NextGen Advisory Council to Enhance Outdoor Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted the inaugural National Equity Summit on Feb. 22, 2024. The event symbolized a significant stride towards the goal of augmenting …
Charting a New Path to Equity: USDA’s Historic Commitment to Progress and Inclusion Read More
WAYNE, PA — Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN), a prominent player in the real estate and mortgage industries, has achieved a significant accomplishment in its ongoing commitment to promoting workplace …
Radian Group Earns High Score on Corporate Equality Index, Demonstrates Commitment to LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality Read More
RADNOR, PA — Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR) has achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The company was further recognized …
Avantor Earns Top Marks on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Mayor’s Office has published a progress report, shedding light on key investments and initiatives aimed at advancing equitable and inclusive growth in Philadelphia. The report …
Philadelphia Mayor’s Office Issues Progress Report on Advancing Equitable Growth Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — For the fourth year, West Chester University has received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and …
WCU Named a Four-time HEED Award Recipient Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services and Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) have been selected as grant awardees of the AstraZeneca Foundation’s new Creating Health Access for …
Two Local Non-Profits Receive Grant from AstraZeneca Foundation to Advance Health Equity in Chester County Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On Wednesday, September 20, newly named Austin Community College (ACC) Chancellor Russell Lowery-Hart will visit West Chester University in support of the WCU Moon Shot for …
West Chester University’s Moon Shot for Equity Mission Hosts Russell Lowery-Hart Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Level Up Coalition praises the addition of $100 million in funding to the 2023-24 PA budget as a crucial step towards addressing the equity issues in Pennsylvania’s …
Level Up Coalition Applauds $100M Funding Boost to Address Equity Issues in Pennsylvania Schools Read More