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Congressman Cedric L. Richmond

Chairman Congressional Black Caucus; Louisiana – 2nd Congressional District

Technological advancements have created numerous economic and social opportunities—and ancillary challenges. This Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), has been focused on finding ways to advance the former and address the latter.

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Arva R. Rice

President & Chief Executive Officer New York Urban League

A few years ago, I attended a national conference focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) that singlehandedly transformed the focus of our affiliate.  One of the consistent themes of the conference was the dearth of Black and brown students and adults in the sector

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Phyllis Y. Nichols

President & Chief Executive Officer Knoxville Area Urban League

Nearly every national data report indicates that women and students of color remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Knoxville Area Urban League believes changing that trajectory is a shared responsibility.

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Michael P. McMillan

President & Chief Executive Officer Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis' Head Start/Early Head Start (ULHS) program is a comprehensive early childhood education program that provides services to 672 children from birth to age five.

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DR. BERNARD E. ANDERSON

ECONOMIC ADVISOR NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE; WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT, THE WHARTON SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Racial inequality has long been a dominant feature of American economic and social life. Racial disparities in employment, income, and wealth are broad, deep, and persistent.

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