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Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Humans First

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There was free pizza from an award-winning shop , music, and even entertainment for kids. The event offered pro-bono legal consultations and support from community organizations providing social services, health care, financial services, and employment. This was the 5th clinic held so far in total, nearly 500 individuals have benefitted.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

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Combined with the Apple App Store, which first debuted in 2008 with 500 phone applications, in less than 20 years, technology has revolutionized how the average consumer communicates, entertains themselves, and obtains information. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

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Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr.: Pioneering Theoretical Physicist Bridges Mathematical Worlds

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So, Im stunned first because, quite frankly, as an African American, outside of entertainment, its very seldom that we are recognized for what we do, Gates adds. Gates was one of a dozen scientists who received the honor in 2013 for the year 2011 in a ceremony that had been postponed due to the 2012 election. He was right.

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Assisting Students in Making Career Decisions in the Context of Socioeconomic Incentives

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The allure of high financial rewards associated with certain professions, such as athletes, entertainers, and media personalities, can be significant motivating factors for students. The economic incentives are relatively straightforward.

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Professor Examines Asian American Representation Across Media, Diaspora

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“I think perhaps … it’s taken a while for the second and the third generation to come of age and to join the entertainment industries in ways in which they can make a difference,” Oh said. And stereotypical views that Asian Americans are often discouraged by their families from pursuing entertainment careers are dubious, said Oh. “I

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10th Minority Male Initiative Set to Shape the Future

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show business and entertainment. The Minority Male Initiative, an annual conference aimed at helping shape the futures of high school juniors, seniors, and current Brookdale Community College students will take place next week at the New Jersey institution. It also offers scholarships, internships, and career opportunities.

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Report Suggests Audiences Appreciate Diverse Casts

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The Hollywood Diversity Report — authored by Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón, Michael Tran, and Dr. Darnell Hunt — examines the relationship between racial, ethnic, and gender diversity and the bottom line in the entertainment industry. It is the 11th in a series of annual studies.