OIDI promotes the University’s commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity and
Our mission is to provide leadership by cultivating an inclusive environment that denounces discrimination through innovation, collaboration and an awareness of global perspectives on social justice. We also ensure compliance with relevant federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws.
10/30/2020
It's finally here! Reach(OUT) 2020 is just days away and we have gone virtual! Join us for our 5-day conference of amazing panels and networking opportunities, including industry roundtables, which are our 1:1 and small-group settings to meet with people in various industries. Not registered? Visit the link below to get more information and register today!
https://provost.northeastern.edu/oidi/programs/reachout/
10/01/2020
B.L.A.C.K. and L.A.T.I.N.X. Career Expo
Date: Tuesday, October 6th
Time: 4 – 7 PM EST (Time commitment can vary from 30 min – 3 hours)
Location: Virtual
REGISTER HERE: https://careers.northeastern.edu/event/b-l-a-c-k-and-l-a-t-i-n-x-career-expo/
Join the B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Accessing Consciousness through Knowledge) and L.A.T.I.N.X. (Latinx Accessing Their Intellect through Networking and Exchange) professional immersion experience for an evening of panel discussions, networking opportunities, and information sessions to connect you to hiring opportunities with some of our top employer partners. Learn strategies for navigating the job search as a person of color during COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. Gain access to job opportunities with employers committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Build your network full of professionals to support you in your career goals! Register today to access the Resume Book and full schedule of events!
07/22/2020
Join us for B.L.A.C.K. and L.A.T.I.N.X.: Personal Branding in a Time of Crisis. Visit the link to register today! https://nucareers.northeastern.edu/events.htm?evtId=7982
About the event:
Join Arnold Worldwide and Havas Media, leading Public Relations professionals, to discuss how to build and maximize your personal brand. Hear from branding experts Julianna Akuamoah (Chief Talent Officer, Arnold & Havas Media Boston), Marcela Cruz (Senior Manager, Talent Programming & Acquisitions), and Jane O'Neil (VP, Director of Recruiting, Arnold Worldwide) on topics including:
• The panelists' stories: how they got into advertising, what qualities/skills have proved valuable for them, what obstacles have they overcome, and what makes them stay in the industry
• Personal branding guidance amidst the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement
• Networking help and suggestions
• Interview tips
• Suggestions to build resume and still gain relevant experience during COVID-19
This program is a collaboration between the B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Accessing Consciousness through Knowledge) and the L.A.T.I.N.X. (Latinx Accessing Their Intellect through Networking and Exchange) experience programs. The mission is to break down professional barriers for underrepresented identities in the workplace.
03/04/2020
Day 3 of B.L.A.C.K./L.A.T.I.N.X. continues with a candid conversation about navigating identity in the media with Crystal Haynes of Boston 25 News and Alberto Vasallo of El Mundo Boston.
03/04/2020
Nothing like an impromptu talent show to energize us for day 3 of B.L.A.C.K./L.A.T.I.N.X.!
03/04/2020
Thank you Google and State Street for being part of day 2 of our B.L.A.C.K./L.A.T.I.N.X. program!
Day 2 of B.L.A.C.K./L.A.T.I.N.X. has begun! Thank you Google for allowing us to visit with your staff and learn about opportunities.
03/03/2020
Thank you and for being part of a successful first day of our B.L.A.C.K./L.A.T.I.N.X. Program! Your dedication to this work was truly shown through your insightful panelists. @ Boston, Massachusetts
03/02/2020
B.L.A.C.K./L.A.T.I.N.X is underway! It's been a great morning with opening remarks and a professional development workshop.
Just a few hours remain until applications for B.L.A.C.K./L.A.T.I.N.X. close! Link in bio to apply!
While you are applying, listen to these inspirational words from Cynthia Sicairos-Hartley from
02/05/2020
Applications for B.L.A.C.K./L.A.T.I.N.X. are still open! Check out one of our guest speakers, Crystal Haynes!
Starting from humble beginnings in her hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts as a teen reporter for the Republican newspaper, Crystal has been a journalist for nearly 20 years. Over a decade of that in local television. From the chaos and fear of the Marathon bombings, to the streets of Boston with Black Lives Matter protesters, Crystal has strived to tell the stories that matter. Crystal is the founder and co-producer of Boston 25’s award-winning Boston’s Black History: Inspiring our Future series. And examines access to education for marginalized communities in her Equity in Education series and tracks the impact of the housing crisis on residents in Massachusetts in her Priced Out pieces. She is a two-time Emmy nominated reporter and recently was awarded a 2019 Salute to Excellence award in Specialty and Long Form Reporting by the National Association of Black Journalists. She graduated with Honors from Emerson College, and is in the Masters Degree Media Advocacy program at Northeastern University. She is passionate about mentorship and works with Boston Partners in Education, Leadership in Action, No Books No Ball, and is a volunteer member of the Arlington Human Rights Commission.
01/31/2020
Asian American Heritage Month is underway and Black History Month is around the corner. Check out these great events from our campus partners. You don't want to miss out!