We often hear about the widening wealth gap in the United States. History reveals that federal policies and discriminatory practices, have contributed to lasting and expanding social and economic inequities. Who holds wealth? How did they acquire it? Can we close the gap and move toward a more financially equitable society? Let’s take a closer look at the origins of the wealth gap and discuss its legacy, including persistent disparity in contemporary society.

Please join our founder and CEO, Dr. Matthew C. Whitaker, at the National Exchange Club’s 105th Convention in Phoenix, for his interactive discussion on “Inclusion and Belonging.”

Please join our founder and CEO, Dr. Matthew C. Whitaker, at the National Exchange Club’s 105th Convention in Phoenix, for his interactive training on “Leadership, Volunteering, and DEI.”

June 19th, “Juneteenth,” commemorates the liberation of African Americans, and emphasizes the dynamism of Black community and culture.

Rap and Hip-hop music have deep cultural roots. The two genres have a long history of promoting social change and breaking down racial barriers.

Don’t miss this timeline and instructive event!

Patriotism has been defined as loyalty to or defense of one's country. What do political leaders and social activists mean when they use the term "patriot"? What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?

Join Dr. Matthew Whitaker for this timely conversation on the history and evolution of gun violence and mass shootings in America…

Patriotism has been defined as loyalty to or defense of one's country. What do we mean when we use the term "patriot"? What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?

"Let's Talk" calls us to discuss the crucial link between justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) and the health of our Democracy. We look forward to seeing you at Let's Talk!

This training will help inform, equitize your workplace and clinical interventions, build and sustain safe spaces, and reveal LGBTQIA life as a dynamic and powerful force in American society.

Who holds the wealth now? How was that wealth acquired? Can we move toward a more equitable system? Take a closer look at the origins of the wealth gap and inequities that persist. Image: Ryan MacEachern, Penguin.

In honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, join Embark Behavioral Health & Diamond Strategies for this free and interactive webinar.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — The City of Chandler, Arizona’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division is partnering with several local organizations and community leaders, including our own Dr. Matthew C. Whitaker, to celebrate Juneteenth.

Patriotism has been defined as loyalty to or defense of one's country. What do political leaders and social activists mean when they use the term "patriot"? What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?

Patriotism has been defined as loyalty to or defense of one's country. What do political leaders and social activists mean when they use the term "patriot"? What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?

Patriotism has been defined as loyalty to or defense of one's country. What do political leaders and social activists mean when they use the term "patriot"? What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?

Patriotism has been defined as loyalty to or defense of one's country. What do political leaders and social activists mean when they use the term "patriot"? What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?

In this keynote address, Dr. Whitaker will further define racism and institutional racism, and actionable ways to operationalize anti-racism.

Arizona Humanities, the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, and Dr. Matthew Whitaker, discuss civic participation in the digital age with Professor Danielle Allen…

This timely event will feature a distinguished panel of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and community relations leaders, who will speak to what has and has not happened since Floyd’s murder…

The First Amendment prohibits the government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble…”

It has been said that the 2020 Presidential election was a “battle for the soul” of a divided America. Did the election conform to or deviate from these divisions? Participants will explore these questions in a safe, virtual, interactive discussion.

What is the history of policing in the U.S.? How did police interact with communities in the past? How do police interact with communities now? Participants will explore these questions in a virtual, safe, interactive discussion, that will help them navigate this contentious topic.