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Uber suspends diversity chief over ‘Don’t Call Me Karen’ events

Bo Young Lee faced criticism for Zoom sessions that focused on white women’s experience of ‘Karen’ stereotype of entitlement

The Guardian - US · May 22, 2023

A Black woman and a white woman went viral fighting racism. Then they stopped speaking to each other

Few know the names Michelle Saahene or Melissa DePino. But millions have heard the beginning of their story.

Los Angeles Times · May 22, 2023

UN biodiversity day turns 30, but is the world doing enough?

The International Day for Biodiversity was created in 1993 to shine a light on issues affecting nature. Three decades later, protecting ecosystems has become more urgent than ever. The EU is one region rolling out ambitious policies, but the clock is ticking.

Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2023

Valerie Toney Parker, who preached tolerance as church leader and WBEZ exec, dies at 57

Ms. Toney Parker had just been offered her dream job as head of diversity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, but colon cancer claimed her life.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023

Neurodiversity: the last frontier in workplace inclusion

The chief executive of a Scottish-based charity focused on the neurodivergent reflects on his first year in the role

Insider UK · May 19, 2023

Senate Republicans criticize NASA for its climate change and diversity efforts

Following recent diversity and climate change initiatives by NASA, two Senate republicans accused the space agency of straying from its core space exploration mission.

Space · May 18, 2023

Online Streaming Act: As we revisit Netflix support for Canadian content, it's about more than money

Now that the Online Streaming Act has received royal assent, the legislation will require streaming services, like Netflix and Spotify, to promote Canadian content on their platforms.

The Conversation · May 18, 2023

Yes, older women should be on magazine covers – but why can’t they look their age?

Letter: Martha Stewart’s appearance in Sports Illustrated isn’t a breakthrough for diversity, writes Kelly Hosking

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

Mind the gender gap: What's holding women back in the workplace?

Progress has been made, but there's still a long way to go in achieving gender equality in the workplace. Women continue to be under-represented in leadership positions and are still earning less than their male counterparts. Yet studies show that diversity and inclusiveness bring more profits to businesses. For more,…

France 24 · May 18, 2023

2 Steelers assistant coaches headed to NFL Coach Accelerator Program

This program is designed to help improve diversity in hiring in the NFL.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 17, 2023