Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Crackdown On DEI Programs Federal judge blocks Trump administration directives on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, sparking debates on their impact. Top News · Feb 22, 2025
Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2025
Judge pauses sweeping Trump orders rolling back diversity programs, warning of threat of ‘pernicious’ enforcement Executive orders eliminated diversity programs and spending in federal government and pressured private companies and government contractors to do the same The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025
Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives? A growing number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020 The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025
Differences bubble up between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola on diversity programs PepsiCo and rival Coca-Cola are taking different paths on the issue of diversity The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
USDA Suspends 1890 Scholars Program, Sparking Backlash From Lawmakers The USDA's suspension of the 1890 Scholars Program faces criticism for hindering diversity and equity efforts in agriculture education. Top News · Feb 21, 2025
CIA Fires Officers Over Diversity Work CIA faces backlash for firing officers over diversity issues, sparking legal challenges. Top News · Feb 21, 2025
Texas TV station removes clip showing Nazi book burning over Republican protests Houston’s KPRC aired a report on Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District’s removal of chapters from textbooks about vaccines, climate change and diversity The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors' Florida’s new attorney general has filed a federal court lawsuit against Target, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025
What is dark energy? Exploding white dwarf stars may help us crack the case Astronomers have studied 3,600 supernovas to discover diversity in exploding white dwarf stars, a vital tool in the investigation of dark energy. Space · Feb 20, 2025
Nonprofits sue over Trump executive orders on gender, diversity - Roll Call A lawsuit by three nonprofit s argues that executive orders from President Trump limit the ability to provide health and social services. Roll Call · Feb 20, 2025
Solstice Breaks Barriers: A Groundbreaking Short Elevates Disability Representation in Film In an era where diversity and authentic representation in Hollywood remain pressing concerns, Solstice, an evocative fantasy drama, emerges as a landmark achievement. inkl · Feb 20, 2025
Meta and Google opt out of Sydney Mardi Gras amid move away from DEI in US Former sponsors walk away from 2025 event – while organisers say they do not meet partnership requirements The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2025
Federal Judge Hears Arguments On Blocking Trump's Diversity Orders Federal judge in Baltimore considers blocking Trump's executive orders targeting diversity programs. Implications for diversity initiatives in public and p... Top News · Feb 20, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Feb 19, 2025 Texas mental health licensing board gives initial OK to remove training requirement associated with DEI Officials say the motive for the change to the rule requiring mental health providers to receive cultural diversity or competency training for license renewals has been misunderstood.
The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025 Love Is Blind creator addresses lack of diversity in season eight cast after backlash This year’s cast of singletons is 70 percent white
The Guardian - US · Feb 19, 2025 Mark Zuckerberg’s charity guts DEI after assuring staff it would continue Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ends internal inclusion efforts and ‘social advocacy’ grants and scrubs site of commitment
The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025 Florida authorities to investigate shooting of two Israelis by a Jewish man as a hate crime ‘Miami-Dade is proud to be a place rich in diversity – we must continue to confront hate in all forms & build a more tolerant community’ said the Miami-Dade Mayor
Marie Claire · Feb 19, 2025 Introducing the esteemed Marie Claire UK Hair Awards 2025 judging panel Meet the leading experts crowning this year's hair heroes
Top News · Feb 19, 2025 Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Ability To Fire Officials Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing intelligence officials working on diversity projects. Legal battles over personnel decisi...
The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025 DEI programs are designed to help white people too – here’s how While diversity, equity and inclusion may on the surface seem focused on certain groups, in fact DEI programs benefit people from all walks of life – including white people.
Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025 'Help us to create a more inclusive future': 70 female chefs pen letter following Jason Atherton sexism row An open letter is calling for a more “inclusive, equitable and positive work environment for all”
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025 Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “wokeness” and sowing confusion as schools scramble to comply
The Guardian - US · Feb 18, 2025 US and UK out of step with rest of the world on AI Why the Paris summit on artificial intelligence failed and how Silicon Valley is toeing the Trump administration’s line
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025 To the CEOs who’ve joined Trump’s fight against diversity, I say this: you’re making a big mistake Ditching DEI initiatives will curry favour in the Oval Office. It will also alienate the workforces bosses rely on, says author Stefan Stern