Cummins Extends Grant to 15 White Coats to Provide African American Literature to Inspire Future Generations Investing.com
COLUMBUS, IN / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2024 / The world’s energy technology leader Cummins Inc . (NYSE:) proudly announced the extension of its grant to The 15 White Coats, aimed at increasing the impact of the Resilient Readers Book Club and introducing new volunteer opportunities for the Virtual Readers Club.
Beginning in 2023, Cummins partnered with The 15 White Coats through its Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) program. This partnership has provided culturally relevant books to school children, with quality culturally relevant books placed in youth-focused organizations to inspire future generations.
“We embarked on a journey of brainstorming with our community partners to create the Resilient Readers Book Club,” said Brian Mormino, Cummins Executive Director – Technical & Environmental Systems. “Our mission is to promote social justice by providing children with age-appropriate, high-quality books that are often hard to find. Cummins employees are piloting this program in the Martindale-Brightwood area of Indianapolis, and after a successful year, they are ready to expand. Now, anyone, including Cummins employees , they can join the Book Club by sending a box of books to a classroom, local organization, or family anywhere in the US. It’s inspiring to see this idea grow and make a big impact. I’m grateful to partner with organizations that share our vision, innovation, and determination to make a difference. “
Founded in 2019, 15 White Coats is a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to diversifying medicine through education, literacy, and economic assistance. The movement gained prominence with an international photo of 15 African American medical students from Tulane School of Medicine standing in front of slave plantations, showing resilience and aspiration. Since then, they have awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to more than 2,000 students in healthcare fields.
Literacy is critical to success, but only half of US adults are literate. The statistics are even more shocking in Indiana, where only 33% of fourth graders read at or above the high school level, Black students are disproportionately affected and highlight the persistent educational inequities caused by systemic racism. Addressing this divide with culturally relevant literature is essential to educational equity.
“This partnership embodies our mission to inspire and equip the next generation with the tools they need to succeed. Access to a variety of books is an important part of this journey,” said Dr. Russell Ledet, President and Founder of 15 White Coats. .
Cummins has a longstanding commitment to social justice, community service, and upholding its core values of diversity and inclusion. Through CARE, Cummins is committed to improving the communities where it operates, directly benefiting its employees and neighbors.
In October 2020, Cummins launched CARE to lead efforts to end systemic racism in the Black community in the US. CARE uses Cummins’ resources—its people, financial strength, and philanthropic efforts—to advance racial equity and combat the effects of racism on its employees. , communities, and the economy.
This partnership aims to provide children and families with engaging books, inspiring stories, and meaningful social interaction. Together, Cummins and 15 White Coats aspire to cultivate a love of learning, a strong sense of self, and promising future aspirations.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, has five business divisions – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and extensive technical expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, based on the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition through its broad product portfolio. Products range from advanced powertrains, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technology, control systems, air handling systems, automatic transmissions, -axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electrical. power generation systems, batteries, electrified electrical systems, hydrogen production technologies and fuel cell products. The headquarters is inside Columbus (WA:), Indiana (US), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 75,500 people who are committed to empowering a prosperous world through three of the company’s global priorities for healthy communities: education, the environment and equal opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and privately-owned locations, and through thousands of dealer locations around the world and will earn approximately $735 million on sales of $34.1 billion by 2023.
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