Irma Olguin, the tech CEO of Geekwise Academy, is not your typical CEO. Though she lives in California, where many business owners have taken to big cities, such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, Olguin runs her business in Fresno, California, one of the poorest cities in the United States. Continue reading Meet the Latina CEO who Won’t Stop Exceeding Expectations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HSS) Office of Minority Health has selected the Morehouse School of Medicine, a highly successful HBCU, to receive a $40 million initiative to help suffering communities fight the devastations of COVID-19. Continue reading This HBCU is Determined to Help All Communities Properly Fight COVID-19
The demand for workers in areas like healthcare, supply chain and others has never been more critical than it is today. Two businesses are now joining forces to offer solutions to help organizations find top candidates while ensuring their talent pool is diverse.
Continue reading Moving the Needle on DEI Hiring
By Eric Addison
He didn’t fully realize it at the time, but as a high school student, Karl Reid had a few advantages that helped him achieve success against a backdrop of challenges. His work today, as a leading advocate for increasing college access, opportunity and success, seeks to spread those types of advantages more equitably across the educational landscape for students of all races, ethnicities, genders and economic circumstances.
Continue reading A Passion for Equity in Education
By Jerri Barrett, Marketing and Event Consultant
COVID-19 has significantly impacted the event industry, forcing some organizations to cancel 2020 events, while others are moving to virtual events.
Continue reading How to Set Up a Virtual Event
Healthcare careers are part of the fastest growing industry for job growth and development in the United States. This trend is expected to continue over the next decade. Continue reading Healthcare Careers in 2020: An In-Demand Industry
Families who play Pokémon GO and have dreamed of taking their kids to the game’s annual live event, Pokémon GO Fest, may have an easier time doing it this year. Continue reading Pokémon GO Fest 2020: What to Know About This Virtual Event
Comic-Con may be canceled this year, but Warner Bros.’ FanDome will convene a 24-hour virtual gathering of the biggest names in the DC Comics universe. Continue reading With Comic-Con canceled, Warner Bros to hold virtual event ‘DC FanDome’ on Aug. 22
Stephen Wamukota, a nine-year-old boy living in Mukwa Village in Kenya, has just received a presidential award for his latest invention, set to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading Curbing COVID: How one Nine-Year-Old is Protecting His Country
In February, NOGLSTP was pleased to announce its 2020 Recognition Awards for LGBTQ+ Scientist, Engineer, Educator, and Organization of the Year. Continue reading Leading the Way: Dr. Sean P.J. Whelan, Scientist of the Year
