After an impassioned but futile push by House Democrats to block a measure that eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Kentucky public universities, the House gave its approval to the bill Wednesday. House Bill 4 passed in a floor vote of 81-18, largely on party lines. The lone Democrat to vote with Republicans on […]
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Kentucky House moves to cut DEI programs, impacting protected groups
The Kentucky House has voted to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities – a move that could potentially ban state schools from offering programs geared toward federally protected classes of religion, race, sex, color or national origin. The move came Friday when House members voted 68-18 to strip earlier DEI […]
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St. E announces new VP of diversity, equity and inclusion
Northern Kentucky’s largest healthcare provider recently announced the hiring of their newest vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. Chris Johnson assumed the role on July 24. Johnson is tasked with supporting St. Elizabeth’s efforts to provide culturally competent care to patients at all times and recruit, develop, promote and retain an inclusive workforce. Prior […]
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LISTEN: Challenging the stigma of community & technical college with Dr. Fernando Figueroa
This week on Mind Your Business, NKY!, LINK nky CEO Lacy Starling and business reporter Kenton Hornbeck discuss Kenton’s awful golf skills, spending money on vacation and ‘Hues of Innovation’, a traveling roadshow for black and brown entrepreneurs presented by an organization called “Network & Chill”. The event addressed how these entrepreneurs can get access to […]
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NKY community discusses diversity in business at second annual inclusive summit
The second annual Investing in Equity: Building an Inclusive Business Community 2023, was held Friday, June 9, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Training facility in Erlanger. The event fostered conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion and advancement in the Northern Kentucky Metro business community, with speakers and breakout sessions for attendees. Lillian Dukes, senior vice […]
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LISTEN: Diversifying the ‘room’ in NKY with Ashleigh DuBois, NKY Chamber
This week on Mind Your Business, NKY!, LINK nky CEO Lacy Starling took a vacation so COO Mark Collier is stepping in to chat with business reporter Kenton Hornbeck to talk about trade schools in NKY and the passion of area leaders for facilities highlighting alternative education, like the Campbell County Area Technology Center. Mark and Kenton also […]
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Erlanger brings back task force to discuss diversity, inclusion
Even though Renee Wilson said she said she’s never personally felt discriminated against or threatened in Erlanger because of her race, Wilson said that doesn’t mean that issues of diversity ought to be sidelined, particularly within the school system. “We want to have more interacting with students so that when they come out of school,” […]
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Sudden cancelation of Drag Bingo in Fort Thomas sparks community discussion
A Drag Bingo event that was scheduled for Wednesday at the Fort Thomas Farmer’s Market was abruptly canceled Monday. Now, the city’s administrator is clarifying the cancelation while community members and those involved with the event weigh in. The Facebook page promoting the event, which was open to people 21 and up, sparked more than […]
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NKY Chamber to host ‘Intentionally Building Diverse Connections’ event
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is hosting “Intentionally Building Diverse Connections,” an event that welcomes businesses of all sizes and sectors throughout the region to meet in a structured environment geared toward creating diverse business relationships. The quarterly event is part of the NKY Chamber’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Attendees can […]