Race & Ethnicity

The goal of this community is to provide resources for people who identify with, who are interested in learning more about or who want to support diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. This community offers connections, opportunities, experiences and resources to help navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal and professional journey. In addition, this community is designed to support diverse members of racial or ethnic minority groups that encounter unique challenges throughout their personal, social, academic and professional development. This community recognizes, appreciates, celebrates, promotes, and supports each individual because of their diversity and contributions. We call them “rope teams” because these communities, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed. 

Stories & News

Building Influence and Impact: Career Journeys at UNICEF UK

In this exclusive feature with UNICEF UK, we sit down with three leaders who embody the transition from talent to institutional influence. Shaulan Chanlewis, who is helping to shape the voice of the organisation as Copywriter and Editor, the latest …

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Cinco de Mayo, often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, Mexico, where the French army was defeated. This article by Jordan Smith in History reflect facts and the long-lasting impact of this celebration.

https://www.history.com/articles/cinco-de-mayo-facts

Finding the Right Career Path: How to Discover What You’re Good At and Where You Belong

Finding the right career path isn’t always about having a perfectly mapped-out plan. For many, it’s a blend of trial and error, courage, and the willingness to show up as your most authentic self.
That was the resounding message from …

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Make Your Voice Heard as a Woman or Minority at Work

Everyone—but women and minorities in particular—can struggle to speak up or be listened to at work. Here are some tips to make sure your voice is heard in common workplace situations.

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked …

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Women Driving Change in STEM

Pictured left Carla Harris/ MARLA AUFMUTH/GETTY IMAGES and Thasunda Brown Duckett/PARAS GRIFFIN/GETTY IMAGES

In boardrooms and business units across finance and STEM, a distinct leadership style is rising—one marked by empathy, innovation and built-in mentorship, especially toward underrepresented groups. Two …

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Why First Gen Women of Color Need Rest

Rest is a vital, revolutionary act for Latinas, women of color, and children of immigrants. In this episode, I explain why you might be resistant to rest and how you can start a rest and self-care practice that will actually …

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Rope Team Resources

https://www.smithsonianstore.com/museum-stores/african-american-history-culture/juneteenth-reading-list/

Honoring Our Heritage, Celebrating Our Future

For over 50 years, Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States from September 15 – October 15.

African American Professional Associations

Compilation of links to the leading African American professional associations, many with career and job sites of their own, collected …

National Urban League Job Network

The Urban League Job Network is backed by the National Urban League and is dedicated to helping diverse students find …

Courses for Your Career

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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.