Diversity & Inclusion

Two local companies tell how compassionate business helps steer the ship.

A report conducted by cannabis industry trade publication Marijuana Business Daily has shown that Massachusetts marijuana business ownership has less racial and gender diversity than the national industry average.

Two of the state's top elected officials are encouraging colleges and universities in Massachusetts to find new approaches to advance diversity, break down barriers, and increase access for historically underrepresented groups in light of the Supreme Court's June ruling that restricted the use of race by college administrators in admissions decisions.

Nativity School of Worcester, an all-boys tuition-free Jesuit school, has launched a $20-million campaign to open a girl’s division.

Blessington sees collaboration and outreach as an integral part of her practice at Worcester Community Midwifery.

The unenviable task of selecting the best nominees fell to these three judges, who used their varied expertise and backgrounds to select the Class of 2023.

Worcester State University has named Ilyasah Shabazz as the school’s inaugural DEI fellow for the 2023-2024 school year.

Worcester craft beer creator Redemption Rock Brewing has partnered with nonprofit Casita Cultura Latina to release a new beer for Día De Los Muertos, the holiday typically held Nov. 1 and 2 to remember loved ones who’ve passed away.

Veterans face added challenges in financing a business, and at least one local credit union is seeking to make business loans more accessible for entrepreneurs who have served in the military.

To reach vulnerable populations, healthcare providers find news ways to deliver care where patients are most likely to need treatment.