The Latest Breaking News from Diversity

Warning of ecological disaster over Malaysia forest plantations

Critics say clearance of vast tracts of natural growth forest has destroyed crucial habitats in biodiversity hotspot.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2022

Vanessa Lachey says Love Is Blind lacks body diversity because contestants are ‘insecure’, prompts backlash

The Love Is Blind host claims body diverse contestants are given a “fair shot” during casting process

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

SolarMax Banks on Sunny Name to Draw Investors to Its IPO

Key Takeaways: Solar power systems developer SolarMax is aiming to raise $30 million in a New York listing, but investors could balk at the company’s lack of diversity The IPO marks the latest signal that Chinese listings could soon gain momentum in New York after a yearlong near-halt due to…

Benzinga · Jul 26, 2022

NRL’s pride jersey debacle is compounded by sport’s power imbalance

The Manly situation raises questions about how diversity and inclusion can be fairly applied when some stakeholders hold more sway than others

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2022

Jocelyn Monroe Wants to Make Your Dreams Come True

The innovative executive for Creative Artist Agency is using her global expertise to build a diversity pipeline for future leaders.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 25, 2022

December global biodiversity summit at risk of failure

Rarely does a week go by without a new scientific study addressing the deteriorating condition of life on Earth. Globally, with more than 70 per cent of land and sea having already been significantly altered by humans, one million species are threatened with extinction. An alarming number of ecosystems are…

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2022

Refugee and migrant women are often excluded from mainstream domestic violence services and policy

In Australia, the discussion around gendered violence is increasingly focused on diversity. However, policy and services continue to be based mostly on the experiences of white, Anglo-settler women.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2022

The 47th parliament is the most diverse ever – but still doesn’t reflect Australia

While women have made the biggest gains, parliament still has a long way to go to truly reflect multicultural Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2022

Scottish crime writing festival defends lack of diversity among prize nominees

BLOODY Scotland has defended criticism that the organisation lacks diversity, after it was revealed that all of the authors longlisted for its…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2022

Chicagoans celebrate diversity at Disability Pride Parade: ‘It’s a healing event’

The Disability Pride Parade, which took on a virtual format for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was back in person Saturday morning.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2022