Richard Dreyfuss says new Oscar diversity rules ‘make me vomit’ ‘Jaws’ star also defended Laurence Olivier’s use of blackface The Independent UK · May 7, 2023
Richard Dreyfuss says Oscar diversity rules ‘make me vomit’ Jaws star went on to defend Laurence Olivier’s performance in blackface in the 1965 adaptation of Othello The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023
Rose Petrohilos is a medical intern, and part of the changing face of diverse doctors Just months after giving birth at the age of 22, Rose Petrohilos emerged from the newborn "fog" and decided to study medicine. The gender-diverse parent says thanks to a structural shift in education there is now more diversity among doctors. ABC News · May 6, 2023
Texas House may revise anti-diversity legislation to allow some programs to maintain grants, federal funding A new version of Senate Bill 17 expected to be considered by the House’s Higher Education Committee on Monday would still ban DEI offices and prohibit required diversity training, but it would open the door for university boards of regents to approve such programs in certain circumstances. The Texas Tribune · May 5, 2023
Fighting in Sudan: Women and children are the most vulnerable as conflict worsens As fighting continues in Sudan between two military factions, tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes with aid workers warning women and children are being disproportionately affected by the violence. Also with the UN saying it will take us close to 300 years until the world reaches… France 24 · May 5, 2023
Reconstructing ancient bacterial genomes can revive previously unknown molecules – offering a potential source for new antibiotics Microorganisms – in particular bacteria – are skillful chemists that can produce an impressive diversity of chemical compounds known as natural products. These metabolites provide the microbes major evolutionary advantages, such as allowing them to interact with one another or their environment and helping defend against different threats. Because of… The Conversation · May 4, 2023
Who is I’m a Celebrity South Africa contestant Jordan Banjo? Dancer previously appeared on the series in 2016 The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
Defender of all faiths? Coronation puts focus on King Charles’s beliefs The crowning ceremony will be a deeply Christian affair. Will it be at odds with king’s desire to reflect UK’s religious diversity? The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
Togo's International Fashion Festival, a melting pot of diversity In Lomé, the capital of Togo, Jacques Logoh has good reason to be cheerful. The young designer and founder of the Togo International Fashion Festival has made it his mission to ensure the event embodies the values of diversity. Alex and Kim are androgynous models. They're walking for – among… France 24 · May 4, 2023
Florida Republicans pass pronoun, diversity bills Florida Republicans have approved two bills that will restrict the use of preferred pronouns in schools and ban diversity programs in colleges The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
Are Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders still loyal to the British crown? Support for the monarchy across Australia, Canada and New Zealand varies widely, and reveals a lot about how citizens view themselves. 360info · May 3, 2023
How the AAPI umbrella can hurt diversity efforts Asian Americans lumped under the AAPI umbrella have vastly different experiences. Fortune · May 2, 2023
Exploring diversity through Barbie dolls A new doll representing a person with Down's syndrome was launched by US toy manufacturer Mattel last week. This reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusivity and its effort to counter social stigma through play. Bangkok Post · May 1, 2023
How greenwashing can lead us astray in the pursuit of wildlife-friendly gardens In recent years, declining wildlife populations have motivated people to find ways to protect and conserve the biodiversity in their neighbourhoods. And one such initiative that has gained prominence is wildlife-friendly gardening. These urban gardens create a variety of habitats and conserve biodiversity. The Conversation · May 1, 2023
Reason · May 1, 2023 New Column in ABA Journal: "Law schools face an inflection point with diversity, equity and inclusion" "Universities and faculties in particular should take decisive action to prevent future Steinbachs and Eldiks from subverting the core principles of academic inquiry."
Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2023 Mango Art Festival returns with focus on diversity and discovery The third edition of the Mango Art Festival will bring together diversity in the Thai art scene to the same venue. Under the theme of "Rise", the six-day event at River City Bangkok, from May 2-7, aims to help launch careers of new-face artists. Besides local artists, art aficionados can…
Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023 BBC News' Reeta Chakrabarti claims she experienced racism from colleagues Newsreader Reeta Chakrabarti has opened up about her early career at the BBC and said some colleagues suggested she 'only got the job because of the colour of my skin'
Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023 Dancing on Ice judge reveals 'tense moments' led to judges being 'told off' Diversity star Ashley Banjo joined the judging panel this year alongside former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse and former Olympic skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean
Autosport · Apr 29, 2023 Hamilton's Mission 44 charity establishes new aims for next phase Hamilton created Mission 44, which has aims to improve diversity in F1 and the wider motorsport world, in 2021 in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter protests witnessed across the world in 2020 – investing £20m of his own money at that stage.
Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023 Baroness Benjamin says inclusion for King's coronation shows he's embracing diversity Former television presenter Baroness Benjamin has praised King Charles for his coronation selection, saying her inclusion for the historic event shows he is embracing diversity
TV Tech · Apr 28, 2023 Standard General Turns Up Heat on FCC as Deadline for Merger Approval Nears Station group recruits FCC commissioners, Sen. Bob Menendez and civil rights groups to voice support for Standard-General TEGNA Deal
Newslaundry · Apr 28, 2023 Why Indian colleges and workplaces need a mental health policy Most educational institutions and workplaces in India do not have a robust diversity and inclusion policy that addresses the concerns of employees and students with mental health conditions.
iMore · Apr 28, 2023 Apple's VP of developer relations pushes for greater diversity and more in new interview In an interview, Susan Prescott championed how diversity is finally bearing fruit, and how excited she is for WWDC.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2023 Japan pledges to have women in third of top boardroom roles by 2030 Prime minister Fumio Kishida says diversity in listed companies is key to ‘achieving new capitalism and an inclusive society’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023 Royal Mail issues four stamps to mark King Charles III’s coronation Stamps embrace causes close to king’s heart, with designs depicting Britain’s cultural diversity, Commonwealth and sustainability