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Nurse anesthetists highlight the impact of racism and nursing

A national survey revealed racism remains a challenge across the nursing profession. Two members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) who were appointed to working groups for the study said that their participation in the survey was vital since, "at the end of the day, patient outcomes are impacted."

Colon cancer screening can erase disparities in outcomes

Colorectal cancer disparities between Black and white adults were eliminated among Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California after the health care organization instituted a regionwide, structured colorectal cancer screening program, new research shows.

Consumers optimistic about cruise travel in 2022

Consumers are optimistic about their 2022 cruise travel plans. That's the overall sentiment from a recent survey conducted by arrivia, a leading travel loyalty and cruise booking technology platform that works with consumer-facing companies worldwide.

‘for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf’ being reissued in April

The April 2022 reissue of the award-winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange, in celebration of its upcoming Broadway revival helmed by Tony-nominated choreographer and director, Camille A. Brown.

Dine Diaspora announces 5th annual ‘Black Women in Food’ Awards 2022 honorees

Dine Diaspora announces their 2022 amazing list of celebrated and ground-breaking Black women including judges: Bon Appetit's Editor-in-Chief Dawn Davis, James Beard FoundationDirector of Awards Dawn Padmore, Uncle Nearest's Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler, and more to present 31 Black women from across the globe with their 5th Annual Black Women in Food award.

Denzel Washington to discuss Hollywood and faith at T.D. Jakes’ International Leadership Summit

Two-time Academy Award winner and 2022 nominee Denzel Washington will be speaking at the 2022 International Leadership Summit, which is taking place March 31 through April 2 in Charlotte.

Murphy announces more than $16 million in affordable housing trust fund awards
NJ Human Services awards contract to to reduce opioid treatment gap experienced by Black residents

Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman announces the Department has awarded a contract to provide cultural competency training for opioid treatment providers to narrow the treatment gap experienced by Black residents, who are statistically less likely to receive or access services.

Color announces inaugural Power List of 50 Chief Diversity Officers

Color, a BridgeTower Media business group that delivers premier content, events, and resources focused on empowering professionals of color, today announced its inaugural Power List of 50 Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs).

Rutgers University–New Brunswick launches new financial aid program to increase access and affordability for in-state students

Rutgers University–New Brunswick announced today a sweeping new financial aid program that builds upon existing state aid programs to enable New Jersey students with family incomes below $65,000 to attend the university tuition free.