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Articles by Kelly Fair
The Future of Diverse Leadership at Work Requires Navigating "The Hope Gap"
The impact of mentorship on preparing young Black and Brown women through developing professional skills to succeed in the workplace cannot be understated. It’s my professional – and personal – passion to see women of color reap the benefits of intergenerational mentorship throughout their lives.
Realizing a More Diverse Workplace Through Investment in Black and Brown Girls
In recent years, we’ve seen many companies and corporations introduce initiatives designed to advance professional opportunities for historically excluded populations across the employment spectrum, including C-suite and senior leadership positions. There’s no denying that a more diverse workforce and an equitable work environment result in stronger outcomes and employee satisfaction.
The Power to Change The Criminalization of Black Girls — Take The Lead
By Kelly Fair Black girls face threats of violence in all aspects of life — in their homes, communities, schools and beyond. Domestic violence reached the forefront of the media with the story of Chris Brown and Rihanna’s violent 2008 relationship. At the time, girls all over the country were sharing their thoughts about the situation.
Guest column: Training girls for Chicago’s construction and development boom should start in elementary school
Image from Polished Pebbles's Facebook page recognizing Women in Construction Week. By Kelly Fair Special to Chicago Construction News As Chicago’s skyline grows and changes in an extended commercial real estate boom, we need to make sure that the opportunities created by construction projects from Lincoln Yards to the O’Hare 21 Program lift everyone in the city — including black women and girls. Construction is a traditionally white, male dominated industry, but that is no longer working.
Rimersburg Senior Center grateful for support
A fundraiser, in the form of a Charity Ball, was held on April 6, at the Rimersburg Community Building by the Rimersburg Senior Center. After a catered meal, raffles and a Chinese Auction, the guests danced to music by DJ Scott. This was our third year for a Charity Ball; attendance has been increasing and the demand for another continues.
US Attorney General Sessions reverses Obama administration policy on cannabis
In a memorandum issued on January 4, 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions reversed an Obama-era policy that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would not devote resources to the prosecution of persons acting in compliance with state cannabis laws.
Can A College Degree Lead To Hip Hop Success?
Ask a group of young kids about what careers they aspire to in adulthood and you’re guaranteed to get at least one child who will mention being an entertainer, or more specifically a rapper. In today’s society, many people aspire to become a hip hop recording artists. Although the rags to riches stories of entertainers are often glamorized by the media, obtaining a record deal from a simple “cold call” isn’t common. Nope, in many cases it is a lengthy, rocky, and often unsuccessful route.
Three Advantages to Attending an HBCU
Calling all college students! Our new weekly column, Stomping the Yard, aims to help undergrads excel in their studies and social lives. JETmag.com’s team of experts will show you how to get it done from the day you move into the dorms to the minute you step off campus for that first job. Submit questions and feedback for The Yard via talkback@jetmag.com. As a proud alum of Howard University, I consider myself a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) enthusiast.
When Violence Goes Viral
Instead of "liking" and sharing these videos, do something about it ... By Kelly Fair Calling all college students! Our weekly column, Stomping the Yard, aims to help undergrads excel in their studies and social lives. JETmag.com’s team of experts will show you how to get it done, from the day you move into the dorms to the minute you step off campus for that first job. Submit questions and feedback for Stomping the Yard via talkback@jetmag.com.
Avoid Broke College Student Blues
Calling all college students! Our weekly column, Stomping the Yard, aims to help undergrads excel in their studies and social lives. JETmag.com’s team of experts will show you how to get it done, from the day you move into the dorms to the minute you step off campus for that first job. Submit questions and feedback for Stomping the Yard via talkback@jetmag.com.
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