The Dwindling Jewish Representation And Evolving Composition Of The U.S. Supreme Court Diversity on the Supreme Court: A changing landscape of justices from all backgrounds and walks of life. Zenger · Jul 12, 2023
The importance of communication after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling After the affirmative action ruling, a comprehensive communication strategy publicizing corporate diversity efforts will become increasingly important. Fortune · Jul 12, 2023
Great Place To Work CEO: ‘It’s time to acknowledge why diversity makes us uncomfortable’ The word 'diversity' is being hijacked and weaponized, warns Great Place To Work CEO Michael Bush. Fortune · Jul 12, 2023
Scottish researchers find empowering women is 'key' to crop diversity A study by the University of Edinburgh has found that empowering women farmers in low and middle-income countries is key to crop diversity. The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2023
Evolution dispels the "alpha male" myth Gender diversity has long been a feature of our species. Those that deny this are ignorant of evolution’s history Salon · Jul 11, 2023
Race-based college admissions are now banned, but Texas schools still have ways to ensure campuses are diverse Higher education experts say universities can implement other strategies like targeted recruitment in underserved communities, eliminating legacy admissions and getting rid of test requirements. The Texas Tribune · Jul 11, 2023
Miami Swim Week slammed for lack of body diversity amid VERY risqué 'Black Tape' swimwear Miami Swim Week 2023, which runs from July 4-12, has been criticised for using "unobtainable body shapes" along the catwalk. It also has a "lack of diversity", according to critics Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023
New multicultural hub recommended as long-awaited diversity report gets cabinet approval A task and finish group heard from black, Asian and minority ethnic pupils among others Wales Online · Jul 10, 2023
Ecologist Tim Blackburn: 'Moths pollinate a wider range of species than bees' With colors ranging from candy pinks to golds and sometimes possessing wingspans as big as a bird's, moths are a fascinating group. Ecologist Tim Blackburn tells Live Science about the incredible, hidden world of moths. LiveScience · Jul 10, 2023
Campus diversity will be a struggle without race-based admissions, history shows States that have tried to enroll more Black and Hispanic students in state universities without using race-based admissions policies have seen the numbers of those students slip — especially at elite institutions. Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2023
Stedychefs 'ecstatic' to receive diversity award nomination "The team here deserve it so much because of how hard they all work and so it's amazing to have that recognition" Liverpool Echo · Jul 7, 2023
Sparkle Weekend gets underway in Manchester with trans joy and gender diversity celebration Comedy, music, workshops and marches are all on this weekend's agenda Manchester Evening News · Jul 7, 2023
US Intel executive ‘actively responsible’ for driving anti-LGBTQ+ agenda in Africa, say campaigners Greg Slater is co-founder with his wife Sharon of Family Watch International, a US group accused of financing propaganda about sexual and gender diversity The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023
US Forest Service and historically Black colleges unite to boost diversity in wildland firefighting A partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and historically Black colleges or universities is opening the eyes of students of color who never pictured themselves fighting forest fires The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 2023 US court kicks away ladder of opportunity Fifteen years ago, I watched in rapt attention as a resplendent, yet surreal, scene unfolded: the election of the first-ever African-American US president, Barack Obama. In the past week, the Supreme Court of the United States, in a landmark 6-3 ruling, struck down what may have been one of the…
Reason · Jul 6, 2023 Chief Justice Roberts in SFFA: "Hispanic" Is an "Arbitrary or Undefined" Classification In the SFFA affirmative action case, Chief Justice Roberts for the majority, Justice Thomas, concurring, and especially Justice Gorsuch, concurring, argued that in addition to other legal defects in the defendants' affirmative action programs, the classifications used they used for "diversity" purposes were not properly tailored to serve the schools'…
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023 More markets like Maxwell Street? Chicago should take its cue from London’s Borough Market Maybe we can learn something from London’s generations of success at Borough Market, with its commitment to equality and diversity.
Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023 Jordan Banjo says son's health scare 'put things into perspective' as he shares update Diversity star Jordan Banjo and his wife Naomi Courts' baby son was recently rushed to the hospital with sepsis and suspected meningitis, but thankfully the youngster is doing a lot better now
The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023 Africa’s linguistic diversity goes largely unnoticed in research on multilingualism Language is a uniquely human skill. That’s why studying how people learn and use language is crucial to understanding what it means to be human. Given that most people in the world – an estimated 60% – are multilingual, meaning that they know and use more than one language, a…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023 The mother of neurodiversity: how Judy Singer changed the world In 1997 she transformed the way we think about human difference – and provided a name for a burgeoning movement
Marie Claire · Jul 4, 2023 3 athletes of colour share the obstacles they've faced and overcome in pursuing their careers Plus, explore what changes need to happen to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2023 Robin Abcarian: On affirmative action, Justice Jackson blasts her colleagues' 'let-them-eat-cake obliviousness' There is no way around this: The Supreme Court's split decision overturning affirmative action in college admissions is a perfect example of how racial diversity enriches us, and why it should be enshrined as a goal in our laws.
Manchester Evening News · Jul 3, 2023 Jordan Banjo's family terrorised after Britain's Got Talent routine Diversity performer was part of a Black Lives Matter inspired dance on the show in 2020. The performance prompted a controversial outcry from viewers, with more than 30,000 complaints to Ofcom
Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023 Businesses brace for attack on DEI after Supreme Court dismantles affirmative action DALLAS — Universities can no longer consider race when dealing out acceptance letters to higher education hopefuls. Thursday’s Supreme Court decision could set a precedent beyond college campuses — potentially affecting affirmative action’s corporate counterpart: diversity, equity and inclusion.
Liverpool Echo · Jul 3, 2023 Merseyside heroes shortlisted for National Diversity Awards Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral hosts the award ceremony on Friday, September 15