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Support NAAIA Foundation This Giving Tuesday

The NAAIA Foundation, through its unwavering commitment to education, mentorship, and empowerment, is playing a pivotal role in unlocking futures for talented individuals from underrepresented communities....

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Giving Back to Underserved Communities This Holiday Season

The holiday season is not just a time for festive cheer but an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on underserved communities. As you plan your celebrations, consider the impactful ways you can contribute to underserved communities, as well as minority groups and people of color. Let’s explore three avenues…...

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Bridging the Gap: Higher Education in Underserved Communities

As we all know, access to higher education is crucial for personal and societal growth. That said, a glaring disparity persists between underserved communities and their more privileged counterparts. Recent studies have shed light on this issue, revealing that students from underserved populations are less inclined to pursue education beyond…...

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What Can Mentors Do to Influence Career Preparedness for Students?

In the hyper-competitive world we live in today, any help we can get along our life journey is valuable. Aside from our parents, family, friends, and colleagues, mentors are some of the most important people we can be lucky enough to have in our lives. Here’s a quick look at…...

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Racial Inequities in Housing: What can Additional Funding do?

Racial disparities in housing have deep historical roots in the United States. In nearly every state, people of color have lower homeownership rates than white households. The fact that homes in predominantly Black neighborhoods are valued at almost $50,000 less than those in primarily White communities only serves to exacerbate…...

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Natural Disaster Preparedness in Underserved Communities

Natural disasters are always going to happen, they are part of nature. The goal is thus to prepare communities, building their capacity to face and recover from natural disasters. Doing this is what is called building resilience, and a big part of that is increasing the communities’ preparedness for natural…...

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The Value of HBCU Mentorship Programs to Students of Color

HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have long played a crucial role in ensuring students of color get the much-needed education and mentorship. The main goal of HCBU mentorship programs is to offer education and societal guidance to students of color who face serious racial segregation. That said, HBCU mentorship…...

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Starting an Insurance Agency: What You Need to Know

Establishing and running an insurance agency is a highly profitable venture, thanks to its consistent demand. It is also a great avenue for recurring revenue and can provide the financial security and stability you require in a career. Once you decide the type of insurance product you are going to…...

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Racial Disparity and Disaster Relief: Finding a More Equitable Approach

With data showing natural disasters are on the rise, climate change is here, and it is real. Meanwhile, marginalized and underserved communities are increasingly facing disproportionate impacts from natural disasters. These communities also receive disproportionate relief and assistance following the aftermath of disasters, as a result of systemic and socioeconomic…...

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Harold Jamison joins NAAIA Foundation board of directors

Harold L. Jamison, Corporate Secretary and Senior Vice President of the Human Resources and Regulatory Departments at Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), has been appointed to the board of directors of NAAIA Foundation....

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