LLP Helps Students Prepare for Careers through Equality and Diversity
By Amauri Barnes

How aware are you of equality and diversity efforts on your campus? Nationwide, HBCU faculty is comprised of 56% of individuals who identify as African American. This is reflected in Tennessee State University’s population, which has inspired this week’s blog.

Dr. Zeba Shahbaaz

 I was delighted by the opportunity to interview Dr. Zeba Shahbaaz, LLP’s Career Preparedness Committee Chair. It was fun to interview her because she is in fact one of my professors! On November 3rd, Shahbaaz will be cohosting a virtual event via Zoom with Indianapolis Colts’  Mr. Brian Richardson Jr!

This event will teach students about equality and diversity in the workplace. It will help students think about how they will function in the workplace after TSU.  Richardson will cover how his work involves cooperation skills with the ability to adapt to different environments while being comfortable and familiar with others who do not look like him.

There is a lot to consider ahead of Richardson’s talk.  For instance, did you know that there are scholarships dedicated to diversity and equality alone? This event will also prepare students for gathering their professional portfolios while also putting them in position for jobs relative to diversity and equity.

The faculty members that serve on the LLP Career Preparedness Committee hope that students are able takeaway tips on how to sharpen their strategic communication and engage in diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives within various settings.  Here are the event details: