Diversity

African Americans tend to have poorer health than whites. New research suggests a more welcoming atmosphere in school could make a difference early in life.

The Syrian-Iraqi, queer singer-songwriter discusses family, representation, and why she won't compromise on artistic independence.

This year, members of the most diverse Congress ever opted for over a dozen different religious and non-religious texts in their swearing-in ceremonies.

A total of 127 women were sworn in to the 116th Congress as part of the most diverse class ever.

After decades of diversity initiatives and tokenization, Native students deserve advisers who look like them—and a curriculum that treats them as equals.

New research points to a possible precursor to America's suicide and opioid epidemics.

New research shows what happens in the minds of white Americans when they see demographic change—the results were mixed.

Many schools aren't equipped to meet students where they are—and a big part of that problem centers on schools' and students' limited access to high-quality materials.

Working toward a shared goal can help bond ethnic cultures together.

A conversation with urban anthropologist Adonia Lugo about the lack of diversity in bike advocacy, urban infrastructure, and how laws to prevent crashes can adversely affect communities of color.

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A new essay collection showcases Rust Belt writers on topics like desegregation, clean water, racism, classism, and what it's like to be misunderstood by the coasts.

The inclusion rider can help move Hollywood from conversation to action.

This reflects the fact they are more prone to identify with all of humanity.

Agents at the bureau are still mostly white men, and the failure to recruit a more representative population into its ranks is becoming a crisis.

Commercial images of cute white babies with Down syndrome aren't revolutionary anymore.

New data suggests the future of America is one of inclusivity. That doesn't mean we won't encounter speed bumps getting there.

Without broad participation, science will lose its economic power and legitimacy.

When it comes to culturally competent elder care, assimilation is not the goal, and everyone is not expected to be the same. Cultural differences are embraced, and fostered.

Albert Kim will write the script, about a family-run electronics corporation.

But white men are still directing the majority of television shows.

Broadly Films aims to hire women directors, particularly those of Middle Eastern descent.

A new report argues that black television helmers hire more black writers—and give characters of color much-needed, nuanced narratives.

Hint: It's not just about offering foundation in different shades.