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How to nurture inclusivity and create a more diverse workforce, World Economic Forum | 2021
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Black State House staffers lay out reforms for addressing racism, diversity problems in the capitol's offices, Boston.com | 2021
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'Yes, I do belong here': AAPI staffers on a tough year working for Congress, Roll Call | 2021
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Head of House Office of Diversity and Inclusion urges more staff diversity, The Hill | 2021
This Congress is the most diverse ever. But Hill staffers remain overwhelmingly white., Politico | 2021
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Why state legislatures are still very white — and very male, Politico | 2021
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‘Where am I?’: Black staffers describe hurdles of working on Capitol Hill, Roll Call | 2021
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How Can We Help Legislative Branch Feds? Capitol Strong., FedUpward Podcast | 2021
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For Black Aides on Capitol Hill, Jan. 6 Brought Particular Trauma, The New York Times | 2021
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New guide for boosting diversity and equity in time for Capitol Hill hiring spree, The Fulcrum | 2020
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Policy center calls for new lawmakers to make diverse hires, The Hill | 2020
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It's time to diversify, Tampa Bay Times | 2020
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How to keep internships vital to a functioning Congress during Covid, The Fulcrum | 2020
Senators Lead an Increasingly Diverse Nation. Their Top Aides Are Mostly White., The New York Times | 2020
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The Simple Steps To Make Congress Reliably Representative, Connected And Empowered By 2030., Forbes | 2020
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A revealing look at racial diversity in the federal government, Partnership for Public Service | 2020
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Pay Our Interns Report Finds Major Racial Disparities Among Interns in Congress, Teen Vogue | 2020
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How the Paid Internship Movement Has Evolved, WBUR: Here & Now | 2020
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City requests proposals for racial equity training programs for employees, The Daily Free Press | 2020