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The asset management industry has a diversity problem

by David Brancaccio
May 4, 2017
A new study shows a women and minorities are largely excluded, managing just 1.1 percent of total assets.
The SEC in August expanded the definition of who can be an accredited investor, which will now allow more people to invest in private equity.
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Black teachers can lower dropout rates, researchers say

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 6, 2017
Black students do better when they have role models that look like them.
“Kids we’re seeing, especially those who are disadvantaged, don’t have role models that look like them and went to college, so they don’t think college is something for them,” said Nicholas Papa-George of Johns Hopkins. He co-authored a study on the “role model effect” for black students.
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More African-Americans are going to the movies, likely drawn by recent films focusing on black characters

by Adriene Hill
Mar 23, 2017
In spite of a whole lot of predictions to the contrary, the movie industry is hanging in, even as competition for our attention grows. According to a new report from the Motion Picture Association of America, ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada were flat compared to last year. One bright spot – it turns out […]
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How diverse is Trump's cabinet compared to previous administrations'?

by David Brancaccio
Feb 8, 2017
The president would have more white males on his staff than Obama, George W. Bush and Clinton.
Rex Tillerson at his confirmation hearing for secretary of state. 
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New York's search for female firefighters

by Marielle Segarra
Dec 27, 2016
The Fire Department of New York City is in the midst of a gender diversity push.
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Campaign aims to have more students study abroad

by Amy Scott
Nov 17, 2016
Goal is to double of the number of students studying in other countries by 2020.
Alexandria Maloney, 24, has taken study abroad trips to China and Cuba while a graduate student at Morgan State University in Baltimore.
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Push for diverse hire to head regional Federal Reserve bank in Atlanta

by Marketplace Contributor
Nov 8, 2016
The regional bank president in Atlanta is stepping down.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, where the current president is planning to retire next year. Some activists and lawmakers are calling for more diversity in the central banking system's leadership.
Stephannie Stokes
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TV beats movies when it comes to diverse programming

by Kai Ryssdal and Adhiti Bandlamudi
Nov 1, 2016
The television industry is learning to let more people of color in, but the movie industry still has strides to make.
NYT film critic Wesley Morris says Moonlight is an exquisite film about "being a black male" and the societal construction around black male identity. 
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Schools take steps to promote socioeconomic diversity

by Amy Scott
Oct 14, 2016
A new report looks at efforts to reduce the concentration of poverty in schools.
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Advertising agencies get a message on diversity

by Gigi Douban
Oct 12, 2016
Corporate clients ask agencies to change their practices — or else.
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