Banning Legacy Admissions Now to Ensure a More Inclusive Future

By Biena Depeña As a first-generation college student and the first in my family to obtain a college degree and graduate degree, I had no idea how competitive the college process would actually be. As an immigrant, I was even more clueless about the behind-the-scenes deals many affluent parents orchestrate to ensure their privileged children

Leaders of Color Announces its 2021 Spring Cohort

New York, New York (February 25, 2021) – Today, Leaders of Color (LOC) announced the second-ever roster of fellows for its New York chapter. LOC New York proudly welcomes into the program Cristina M. Arroyo Rodriguez, Morgan Bass Roper, Kisha Chandler, Maria Del Valle, Sean Farrow, Soribel Genao, Althema Goodson, Fayth Henderson, Esmeralda Herrera, Ohilda

Leaders of Color NY Announces New Advisory Board Members

Leaders of Color NY Announces New Advisory Board Members New York, N.Y, (Dec. 16, 2020) – Today, Leaders of Color (LOC) announced five new members to its New York Advisory Board, along with its existing 10 board members representing industry leaders from across sectors. These newest additions include Juanita Lewis, Abou Diakhate, Biena Depena, Dr.

Leaders of Color NY Graduates Inaugural Cohort

New York, New York (October 1, 2020) – Today, Leaders of Color (LOC) officially graduates its first cohort of fellows from the New York Chapter. Launched in April, the New York arm of LOC quickly blossomed with its inaugural cadre of 12 talented and promising leaders. Joining in the celebration will be New York State

LOC Urges NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to Save CUNY ASAP Program

Bill de Blasio New York City Mayor Dear Mayor de Blasio, Perhaps the single-greatest factor for success for many urban, first-generation and often immigrant students, is access to education that will help them break cycles of poverty. While some may say “college isn’t for everyone,” access to college should undoubtedly be for everyone. The Leaders

Leaders of Color NY Announces Advisory Board

New York, New York (June 18, 2020) – Today, Leaders of Color (LOC) announced its official advisory board for its New York chapter. LOC proudly welcomes Henry Comas, Duncan Kirkwood, Dr. Anthony Andrews, Jr., Fransisco Diaz, Jr., Dr. Frances Wills, Ellie Jurado-Nieves, David McKnight, Joanne Smith, Ninfa Segarra, and Nicole Brisbane. “We have recruited high

Happening Now: Looking for Leaders of Color in NOLA

We’re excited to announce that our Leaders of Color leadership training program will be coming to New Orleans, Louisiana, this Summer. Apply here and learn the skills and tools needed to run for public office. You can be the change in your community. Who:  Education Reform Now’s Leaders of Color Initiative What: Leadership training for Public