CBS Needs a Safe Space for Tony Dokoupil's Critics Despite the outrage from woke staffers, Ta-Nehisi Coates is hardly upset about the interview. Reason · Oct 10, 2024
Some businesses are now backtracking on DEI. Biopharma cannot afford to and must remain resolute 'Leaders must hold the line so that never again are medicines developed for and by only some of us,' writes Cytokinetics CEO Robert Blum. Fortune · Oct 9, 2024
Has DEI become 'alphabet soup'? Business and government leaders debate how corporate America should move forward "How do we create spaces, workplaces, that are more inclusive for us all, where we all belong?" Fortune · Oct 9, 2024
Sen. Tester Urges Biden Admin To Reverse Grant Rejection Senator Jon Tester challenges grant rejection for Montana universities over DEI hiring standards, sparking criticism and a tough re-election battle. Top News · Oct 8, 2024
The legacy of Martin Truex Jr., NASCAR's improbable champion Martin Truex Jr.'s NASCAR journey isn't quite over, but his chance of becoming a multi-time Cup champion did end with his elimination in the opening round of the 2024 playoffs. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver at least had one championship to his name, in 2017, as well as three championship runner-ups.… Motorsport · Sep 26, 2024
‘Simple-minded, underqualified white man’: Jasmine Crockett is back at it with the one-liners ‘This election is the best example of why y’all are so afraid of diversity, equity and inclusion,’ Rep Crockett slammed The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024
Anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck is everywhere but critics say his influence is overstated Robby Starbuck claims credit for Lowe’s, John Deere, and Tractor Supply disbanding their programs. Fortune · Sep 20, 2024
Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs A broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024
How an anti-'woke' firebrand is taking aim at the DEI programs of Fortune 500 companies like Ford, Tractor Supply and Caterpillar Starbuck has claimed credit for policy changes at companies including Ford and Lowes. Fortune · Sep 19, 2024
Plagiarism complaint against White Fragility author Robin DiAngelo dismissed Author claims that 'progressive Black scholars in particular have been targeted’ after University of Washington rejects complaint over her 2004 doctoral thesis The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
The dark history of GOP's "DEI" attacks Experts link the right's "DEI hire" attacks to a dark history of racist political violence Salon · Sep 15, 2024
North Carolina's public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summer Newly released reports from North Carolina's public university system to prove compliance with a new systemwide diversity policy show several DEI position cuts and reassignments were made The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024
More CHROs are getting appointed to corporate boards—but rookies directors may have less luck HR leaders are making gains in the boardroom. Fortune · Sep 11, 2024
Black and Latino directors think boardroom diversity is declining in a troubling sign for DEI at the top of the business world "These efforts require significant financial and operational rigor to sustain in the long term—just as any other business imperative would." Fortune · Sep 11, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024 At a DC bar full of Black Hill staffers, the debate was a time for marching orders Few people understand the racist undertones of calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’ more than Black staffers working on Capitol Hill. Eric Garcia spent debate night at a watch party alongside Divine Nine Sorority Members, Black Hill staffers and Jim Clyburn
The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2024 How the US supreme court’s affirmative action ruling unleashed anti-DEI cases Activists against diversity, equity and inclusion feel the 6-3 conservative majority will aid workplace lawsuits
The Conversation · Sep 3, 2024 In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans.
Multichannel News · Sep 3, 2024 Diversity Week Will Bring Industry’s DEI Report Card AIM/PAR study results to be revealed during week of inclusion-related industry gatherings
International Business Times · Aug 31, 2024 Right-wing Activist Leads Charge Against US Equality Push Ordinary Americans have "had enough" of inclusivity and diversity policies at US companies, according to Robby Starbuck, who has led a one-man campaign against the controversial initiatives.
The Conversation · Aug 30, 2024 DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion – also known as DEI – efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditionally excluded or marginalized.
Fortune · Aug 30, 2024 It’s been a tough week for DEI as Lowe’s and Ford roll back initiatives—But the bigger picture tells a different story The companies have joined John Deere, Tractor Supply, and Harley Davidson in this diversity retreat.
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024 After diversity pushback, some faculty feel left in dark at North Carolina's flagship university Several programs of diversity, equity and inclusion are at risk of elimination at North Carolina's flagship university after the University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to scrap a previous diversity policy in May and replace it with a new one
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2024 Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim Critics of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, commonly referred to by the acronym DEI, are increasingly using boycotts and bans to fight against their use. People often argue that this anti-DEI backlash is motivated by race-neutral concerns – for example, that DEI practices are irrelevant to work performance or are…
Fortune · Aug 29, 2024 Ford is the latest in a series of companies to scale back DEI efforts under pressure from Robby Starbuck Ford CEO Jim Farley cites evolving political and social beliefs in a memo ending diversity quotas.
International Business Times UK · Aug 22, 2024 White Man Sues IBM For Firing Him So 'They Could Hire More Women And Minorities'; Slams Company's Diversity Targets A white man has sued IBM, alleging he was fired to meet diversity quotas. IBM denies the claims.