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Harvard University Renames DEI Office Amid Pressure From Trump Administration - AfroTech The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Harvard University will now be called the Office of Community and Campus Life. Sherri A. Charleston, previously Harvard’s chief diversity…

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🧵 Harvard argues that the funding threats violate the First Amendment and federal law. The case could set a national precedent — not just for higher ed, but for how public funding interacts with equity-centered missions.

🧵 This is Harvard’s first major DEI policy change since Trump’s second term began. In April, the administration threatened to freeze $2.2B in research funds unless DEI programs were dismantled. Harvard responded by suing.

🧵 Sherri A. Charleston, formerly chief diversity officer, now leads the new office. She says the focus will shift to supporting cross-cultural engagement, first-gen and low-income students, and open dialogue across differences.

Harvard has renamed its Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging to the Office of Community and Campus Life.
This comes as universities nationwide face pressure from the Trump administration to eliminate DEI programs or risk losing federal funding. a thread 👇🏾

Pharrell Williams Expands Black Ambition With $1M Digital Learning Lab To Help Florida Founders - AfroTech Pharrell Williams is taking significant steps to address the equity gap in entrepreneurship through his initiative, Black Ambition. According to an April 14, 2025, news release, the nonprofit is launc...

A win. In a sea of headlines that read "CUTS" The Work is still being done during this chaotic time.

#Founders #startups #AddToBlackSky #entrepreneurship

I thought they cared about the babies?

Does Shadeur Sanders need to call Olivia Pope?

Thank you for visiting. Tulsa is a beacon of hope!

The lies be with so much confidence.

Memphis about to be on ESPN all day tomorrow.

This Oklahoma City Thunder comeback is poetic.

90% chance

You don’t need to make every mistake yourself. Most of your mistakes aren’t even original.... someone’s already been there. The only difference is ego. It convinces you that this time will be different. Learn from others. Save yourself the detour. No need to take the scenic route.

Just a reminder:
You are doing good.

🧵 The hard part is starting. The good news is: you don’t need to know it all before you begin. You just need to believe that you can figure it out—and then take the next best step. Again and again.

🧵 I’ve watched people break into new industries with no “traditional” experience—just curiosity and the humility to learn. They taught themselves code. Built communities from scratch. Landed roles they weren’t “qualified” for on paper.

🧵 I've seen founders go from burnout to clarity just by shifting their role. From leading every meeting to empowering their team. From chasing trends to doubling down on what works. It wasn’t magic. It was mindset and small consistent decisions.

🪡 One thing I’ve learned working with startups that have raised millions: everything is figureoutable. Whether it’s finding product-market fit, pivoting industries, or building a new skill set—most challenges can be solved with time, effort, and intention. a thread 👇🏾

Because no child should have to rely on luck. They should be able to rely on us.

If you’ve never heard of Lilyfield I encourage you to take a moment to learn about their work and see how you can support. If you’re curious about why this mission means so much to me I’d love to share more about the organization and my own journey.

Hearing Tori Petersen (@torihopepetersen) speak last night was a reminder of what’s at stake. Her story, her presence, her challenge to all of us moved the room. And then to see the generosity pour in with over $162,000 raised and two surprise donors offering a $70,000 match was unreal.

Lilyfield will always have my support because what they provide is what little Kristopher needed. Not every child gets lucky like I did. But Lilyfield is making sure luck isn’t the deciding factor. Love, support and community are.

Last night my wife and I joined friends in a room full of purpose and possibility at Gathering for Good, an event where we celebrated the mission of Lilyfield (@lilyfieldok), raised vital funds and spread awareness of the life-changing work happening across our communities.

Lilyfield is a lighthouse for children and families navigating some of life’s darkest moments. I know that darkness - I’ve walked through it and I've seen what happens when a family steps in to light the path even when they don’t have to.

🧵 I'm embracing a more natural work rhythm instead of a constant sprint. Accepting that energy and focus ebb and flow. Some days or seasons are intense ..others less so. It's okay not to redline constantly.

🧵 It starts by recognizing that visible activity isn't the same as progress. My first step toward intentionality is focusing on fewer things at once. This stops the mental juggling act and allows for deeper higher-quality work on what truly matters.

🧵 I'm deliberately obsessing over the quality of the work that delivers real value. Identifying those core tasks and investing time and resources (even learning new tools!) making the slower pace feel productive.

🪡 Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to always be “busy”? I'm navigating this now by intentionally slowing down. Forcing myself and my team to focus. Shifting from constant activity to purposeful accomplishment has been clarifying.

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