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Written by Leonard Webb, Publisher   Sr. Program Manager, Diversity Equity & Inclusion MathWorks As a child I was fascinated by aircraft/ flying objects and being a pilot was one of the many professions I dreamed about, in addition to being a surgeon. Based on my curiosity for science and engineering, it was an easy […]

    As it played out the weekend, the jazz-kissed, joyful gala included music from ConnCAT teacher and musician William Fluker, jazz legend Hank Bolden, musician Lisa Bellamy-Fluker, and members of the William Fluker All-Star Jazz Band. It became a celebration of hundreds of students and families, as well as a future for the organization that

  By Tamika Webb-Hubbard Summer could never come fast enough as a kid. For so many reasons kids want the summer off to sit around to play video games or sleep late, but my siblings and myself couldn’t wait for those day trips where we packed up the car and began our summer journey. An

A Look at the Financial Mindset of Black Americans in 2022   By Bestow Team  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many across the globe to reconsider all aspects of their lives in the last two years — where they live, how they work, and ways they financially prepare for the unexpected. 31% of Black households have reported losing

Black travelers have long felt at home on this Massachusetts island. Here’s why—and a taste of what you can enjoy there today. By TANVI CHHEDA  Robb Report (reposted) Young children meet along Inkwell Beach and play together in the warm ocean spray. Soon after, their respective families become acquainted—and so begins a cherished summertime tradition. In

By Lucy Gellman, Arts Council Greater New Haven   Proud mom Kim Johnson and Dior “Mr. ConnCAT” Hobson. Lucy Gellman Photos.   Dior Hobson walked into the Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology (ConnCAT) as a baby-faced fifth grader, looking for a place to grow his artistic skills. He walked out with a family. Hobson—or “Mr.

The 100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala & Awards On, Friday, August 12, 2022, from 6:00 – 9:00pm, June Archer & Eleven28 Entertainment will celebrate the power of family, friends and community, as we honor the past, the present and the future. The 100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala & Awards will recognize the

  Meagan Hodge is a May 2022 graduate of Spelman College. Meagan graduated with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and is currently participating in the Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) Program in Singapore during her #SpelmanSummer. As one of four students from the U.S. and the only African American in the

    This Ethnic GEM in the Making was born and raised in Waterbury, CT and determined to make her mark on this stage we call the WORLD. Aiyana was motivated to pursue a biology degree for her undergraduate education because at a young age she always loved science and aspired to have a career

    Kenneth Holmes recently joined UNH as the senior vice provost for student life. He comes to us from Howard University where he was vice president for student affairs. As he settled into campus and the first weeks of classes, he took time to talk with UNH Today about his new role. You have