Community Real Estate Diversity and Inclusion Project

D.C.'s planning and economic development arm issued a request for proposals to developers on Wednesday, outlining a broad vision for a new public library and recreation center that would also include multifamily housing on the Connecticut Avenue site. via Washington Post https://hubs.ly/Q02h2hPk0

Through the Window and into the Mirror is a video conversation series about the experiences of African American STEM professionals today. Students will peer into the ‘windows’ of the speakers’ lives, learn from their lived experiences as STEM professionals, and find parts of their culture and lifestyle ‘mirrored’ in the speakers’ lessons of their youth and greatest challenges and accomplishments. Through the Window and into the Mirror aims to inform, inspire, and be a starting point for students as they take steps towards having careers in STEM.

Dr. Ronald S. Gamble, Jr is an award-winning Theoretical Astrophysicist, STEM Educator, and Visual Artist. His research uses general relativity to study the material ejected from the centers of galaxies that are millions of light years away, and their connection to supermassive black holes.

He currently works as a Visiting Assistant Research Scientist for the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science & Technology II (CREST II), a joint research program between NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and the University of Maryland—College Park. Event by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Through the Window and Into the Mirror: A Career Conversation with Dr. Ron Gamble Through the Window and Into the Mirror: A Career Conversation with Dr. Ron Gamble

How The End Of Affirmative Action Reroutes The Talent Pipeline https://trib.al/JbmTUKn

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from amazing women, like Shannon Vogel! The founder of Reach Social Media, a firm specializing in social media marketing for the construction industry, will help women find their inner strength in her keynote presentation. She will also lead a breakout session on the basics of social media marketing.

Discover something new, laugh, cheer and be inspired. Join us at our Annual Conference in Portland, OR, August 9-12 for networking and connecting with peers, the opportunity for professional and personal development, jobsite tours, and more. Details at https://ow.ly/AHtY50OT5lA

🤔 "How do you define the word “pro forma?” Tell us in the comments. An essential analysis tool for any real estate development project, it’s hard to sum up the importance and many uses of the pro forma. (Kudos to our ULI Learning instructors for doing such a great job!)

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The Vivian Maier mural on North Avenue in Wicker Park was painted in 2017 by renowned Brazilian street artist, Eduardo Kobra. Maier is known for her candid street photography in Chicago which was only discovered after her death in 2009.

📸 : depictingchicago via Instagram

Check out this amazing interview episode of , with REAP’s Executive Director, Manikka Bowman and Crew Network’s CEO Wendy Mann.

Listen as Manikka discusses the program's mission to advance in , its impact over the past 24 years, and how industry organizations can support it: bit.ly/crewcast

President Biden on Thursday weighed in on the Supreme Court following its decision to upend affirmative action in college admissions, calling it “not normal.”

Biden on affirmative action decision: ‘This is not a normal court’ President Biden on Thursday weighed in on the Supreme Court following its decision to upend affirmative action in college admissions, calling it “not normal.” “This is not a normal cour…

Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions–it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision, it’s time to redouble our efforts.

So, if you’re looking for ways to help right now, here are some organizations doing important work:
-UNCF
-Hispanic Scholarship Fund
-APIA Scholars
-American Indian College Fund
-thedream.us
-Thurgood Marshall College Fund
-District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP)
-Hope Chicago