The Washington Post and the future of diversity in media Sally Buzbee is out as the Washington Post's top editor amid a major restructuring. Fortune · Jun 6, 2024
90% of Michigan state troopers are white − why making the force more representative is a challenge Experts see increasing diversity among police as a key solution to reducing racial bias in traffic stops, arrest rates and officer-involved shootings. The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024
Inside the rise and fall of one of the world’s most powerful writing groups The Romance Writers of America, once the world’s largest and most powerful authors’ association, filed for bankruptcy on May 30, 2024. The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024
Why Diversity Matters in Life Sciences Teams and How to Achieve It The best talent is often hard to acquire and retain, with the best candidates having multiple job offers to choose from. inkl · Jun 6, 2024
South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one South Carolina is trading its all-male state Supreme court for an all-white one The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024
AI used to predict potential new antibiotics in groundbreaking study Scientists used an algorithm to mine ‘the entirety of the microbial diversity’ on Earth, speeding up antibiotic resistance research The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2024
Love Island viewers call out ITV show’s lack of diversity among contestants ITV dating show has long been criticised for its homogeneous casting The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024
5 Things Expert Vegetable Growers Know to Do to Keep Your Soil Rich and Garden Crops Abundant Expert advice on strategies for soil health and prolific planting, from how to apply fertilizer to the best ways to grow crops together Livingetc · Jun 5, 2024
How teens can overcome hurdles to the job market Facing disadvantages or living with neurodiversity can make taking the next step harder. Julie Henry explores how teenagers with challenges are getting access to work experience, employment and education Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2024
Whose health matters? The diversity deficit in clinical trials Most people are aware that the process of bringing new medical products to market is rigorous, complex and tightly regulated. Diagnostic tests, therapies and treatments all go through lengthy, expensive trials to make sure they’re safe and effective before being approved for public use. The gold standard for clinical trials… The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024
Chelsea Green And Piper Niven Strike A Stylish Pose Together Chelsea Green and Piper Niven showcase their unique styles in a striking photo, reflecting their personas in professional wrestling. The diversity and tale... Top News · Jun 4, 2024
‘Find people who understand you and be kind to yourself’: an expert guide to living well with neurodiversity A GP, psychologist, nutritionist and fitness instructor give their advice on how to live healthily and happily with ADHD and autism The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024
Australia’s key program for gender equity in STEM was scrapped last week. This could actually be good news Last week, Science and Industry Minister Ed Husic announced with little fanfare that the position of Australia’s Women in STEM Ambassador would be discontinued, effective three days later. The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024
Ex-Facebook and Nike diversity manager gets 5 years in jail over $5m fraud scheme Barbara Furlow-Smiles stole more than $4.9 million that had been earmarked for DEI initiatives from Facebook, with the help of her former interns, a hairstylist, baby-sitters, nannies and even her university tutor. Fortune · Jun 3, 2024
AAP · Jun 2, 2024 Australians love diversity but say migration 'too high' Though most people believe multiculturalism makes Australia a better place, almost half say the number of migrants - who bring cultural diversity - is too high.
The Independent UK · May 31, 2024 Merrill Lynch agrees to pay nearly $20 million to settle class action racial discrimination lawsuit Merrill Lynch has agreed to pay nearly $20 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accuses the Wall Street brokerage giant of racially discriminating against its Black financial advisers
The Conversation · May 31, 2024 Race still divides South Africa – study shows little transformation in new suburbs in country’s economic hub As South Africa reflects on 30 years of democracy, it’s important to ask whether its cities have changed for the better when it comes to racial mixing.
The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024 ‘People ask me to use another door’: MEPs on bias, whiteness and rise of far right From being repeatedly asked for ID to feeling threatened by harmful rhetoric, politicians say lack of diversity is undermining work of EU
The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024 MEPs’ lack of racial diversity has caused EU identity crisis, campaigners say Parliament’s failure to reflect the bloc’s diverse population could worsen with European elections
TV Tech · May 30, 2024 State Broadcasters Urge Passage of Broadcast VOICES Act The legislation that would reestablish a diversity tax certificate program to incentivize capital investment in women and minority-owned broadcast stations, proponents say
The Conversation · May 30, 2024 How many giraffe species are there? Understanding this is key to their protection Giraffes, with their distinctive body shape and variations in coat patterns, have long been an example in evolutionary biology teachings. They are a textbook example of how species adapt to their surroundings and survive under harsh conditions. Despite this, scientists and conservationists still grapple with understanding the evolutionary history of…
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024 Football regulator delay offers chance to discuss reparations for women’s game The election has stalled the regulator’s progress, but is perhaps a chance for women’s football to be given proper consideration
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 30, 2024 Commanders announce 5 Bill Walsh NFL diversity coaching fellows Kedric Golston named one of the five Bill Walsh coaching fellows for the Commanders.
The Conversation · May 30, 2024 Women are 14 times more likely to die in a climate disaster than men. It’s just one way climate change is gendered When we think of climate and environmental issues such as climate-linked disasters or biodiversity loss, we don’t tend to think about gender. At first glance, it may seem irrelevant.
Top News · May 29, 2024 Negro League Players' Stats Officially Integrated Into MLB Record Books The integration of Negro Leagues records into MLB recognizes legendary players like Josh Gibson, enhancing diversity and honoring their contributions.