AAAED's Professional Development & Training Institute
AAAED’s PDTI’s educational programs are designed to enhance legal knowledge and technical and administrative skills in equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity, and remain up-to-date on issues affecting their profession.
The Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity
The LEAD Fund was established to provide thought leadership in promoting inclusive organizations and institutions through research and education on issues related to diversity, social responsibility, human and civil rights.
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AAAED's Board of Directors, volunteer leadership and staff reflect the diversity of the Equal Opportunity Profession working in Higher Education, Private Industry and Government. Join our team. We are a Community.
Who We Are and What We Do
Since 1974, AAAED, formerly the American Association for Affirmative Action, has Provided a Support System for you as an EEO, Affirmative Action or Diversity Professional. We Advocate. Educate. Activate.
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WELCOME TO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ACCESS EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED), a 501c6 membership organization, is the longest-standing national civil rights organization of professionals who engage in the important work of leading, directing and managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, diversity programs. At the core of our collective work is engaging in advocacy to promote and protect policies that are meant to ensure equity and inclusion in all spheres of opportunity.
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AAAED News
AAAED Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Case Against Harvard and the University of North Carolina
The AAAED, joined by the LEAD Fund, the New School and NILG, filed an amicus curiae brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the race-conscious admissions programs of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
AAAED Annual Report 2021-2022
On June 28, 2022, AAAED held its annual membership meeting. At the meeting, the organization swore in its new officers, whose terms begin on July 1, 2022: Dr. Annette Butler (President); Sharron Gatling, Sr. CAAEP (First Vice President); Margo Foreman, MPH (Second Vice President); Sandra K. Hueneman, Sr. CAAEP (Treasurer); and Dr. Michael Snowden (Chair, Nomination and Elections Committee). AAAED also released its Annual Report. For a copy of the report, click here.
AAAED's Statement on the Tragedy in Buffalo
The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity laments the Buffalo shootings and others caused by hate, bias and racially-charged terrorism. It is AAAED's belief that in this maelstrom of hate and fear, the workplace must remain THE safe haven of fairness, safety and equal opportunity.
AAAED Hails The Nomination Of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson For The U.S. Supreme Court
AAAED applauds the selection of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
Call for Proposals for the 2022 National Conference
AAAED's 48th National Conference, "Building an Infrastructure for Sustainable and Equitable Change," will take place on October 11 - 13, 2022. Please click below for the Call for Speaker Proposals. The Deadline is Friday, March 11, 2022.
AAAED Rings the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange
On December 31, 2021, AAAED participated in a virtual ringing of the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange. AAAED Officers Richard A. Baker, Sharron Gatling, Margo Foreman and Sandra Hueneman and Executive Director Shirley Wilcher represented AAAED. This was an exciting way to end a challenging year as we enter the 48th Anniversary of the association.
AAAED Election Results For 2022-24
In December 2021, AAAED members voted for the 2022-24 leadership of the association. The elected President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer and Chair of the Nomination and Elections Committee. Click below to view the results.
AAAED is hosting an accessible career fair on April 7, 2022
Deadline for recruiters to register is March 16, 2022. For more information, click the Read More link
AAAED Statement on Title IX Regulations
On June 11, 2021, AAAED's President Richard Anthony Baker submitted a statement on behalf of the association regarding the OCR regulations during the agency’s Virtual Hearing.
Registration opens for the 47th National Conference and Awards Ceremony
Attendee registration for The virtual conference, October 7 – 15, 2021. Events include Self-Development Days, Job Fair, Pre-conference workshops, and the Main conference and Awards Ceremony.