In the pursuit of higher education, students of color encounter a myriad of challenges that stem from deeply ingrained racial disparities within academic institutions. These challenges are particularly pronounced in predominantly white institutions (PWIs), where students of color often find themselves navigating an environment that lacks cultural representation and systemic…...
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…...
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…...
How the NAAIA Foundation can help more African Americans succeed in the Insurance and Financial Services industries
Scholarships, business ownership, leadership development, and community development are central to the work of the NAAIA Foundation. The organization will support those who help African Americans enjoy success in Insurance and Financial Services as well as African American communities impacted by disasters. The foundation’s leadership is aware that its efforts…...
Helping more African Americans thrive in the insurance industry
African Americans are generally underrepresented in the insurance industry. According to a recent report, only 13 percent of workers in the industry are African American. But with rising calls for diversity, the industry has made some progress in employing and promoting more people of color in recent years. So, how…...
The role of mentorship in the success of African American insurance professionals
Individuals with mentors are six times more likely to be promoted than those without mentors, promoted five times more often, and 20 percent more likely to receive a pay raise, human resources experts at Sun Microsystems found. There’s no question that the corporate landscape requires talented and passionate individuals. And…...
