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About Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis:
Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis is an activist, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher. As founder of 365 Diversity, Dr. Dennis provides results-based services for decision makers in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, businesses, and for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Emphasis is placed on supporting and protecting people’s underserved and minoritized identities and experiences in personal lives and professional lives. A range of demographics and cultures captured consist of religion, spirituality, race and ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, language and communication, mental health, physical health, self-harm and suicide, disability, reproductive decisions, and sexuality.
Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Dennis lived in North Carolina for 17 years—8 years in Raleigh to attain doctorate and 9 years in Winston-Salem as college faculty and university staff. Dr. Dennis lives in Baltimore, Maryland and connects with local, national, and international schools, businesses, and organizations.
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