As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience.
1. Research Outlines Lack of Representation of Black Americans in the White House
A report titled “Black Representation Among Commissioned Officers in the Biden White House” from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies shows that only 11% of President Biden’s commissioned officers are Black, a low number from the 22% of Black Americans who voted for him.
Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center, said in a news release from the organization that Black Americans should “be at the table at the highest levels when critical policy decisions are being made.”
