HR leaders are still committed to DEI in 2024 despite the ‘anti-woke’ backlash No HR leaders plan to scale back DEI initiatives in 2024, according to a recent Conference Board survey. Fortune · Jan 2, 2024
Miss Lebanon Yasmina Zaytoun Advocates for the Voiceless and Diversity Discover how Yasmina Zaytoun, Miss Lebanon Beauty 2024, is using her platform to advocate for the voiceless and make a meaningful impact through the Lebane... Top News · Jan 1, 2024
Bengaluru birds flock together in this board game “Games are an excellent medium to engage with people and draw their attention to issues that they are surrounded by,” says Bengaluru-based ecologist Priti Bangal, the co-creator of Birds in the City, a board game that attempts to capture the relationship between urbanisation and its effects on bird biodiversity in Bengaluru. The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023
Performative allyship has done more harm than good for women in tech. Here’s why Women in tech are tired of being overlooked in favor of allyship theater. Fortune · Dec 28, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Anti-Diversity Bill Across State's Higher Education Institutions Another 29 laws also will go into effect in the new year that aim to change the economy, tax codes and the criminal justice system Latin Times · Dec 28, 2023
British Asian man sues Liverpool FC over ‘racial discrimination’ Asad Farooq, 25, claims club rejected his job application in favour of someone less experienced The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023
Diversity offices on college campuses will soon be illegal in Texas, as 30 new laws go into effect Other new laws make changes to the tax code, criminal justice and health care systems. The Texas Tribune · Dec 28, 2023
Black Panther, Wakanda Forever and the problem with Hollywood – an African perspective Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever were global hits that played out in an imaginary African kingdom and feature a universe of black creative talent. What’s not to love about the franchise? Quite a lot, reckons cultural and literary studies scholar Jeanne-Marie Viljoen. We asked her to explain. The Conversation · Dec 28, 2023
Supreme Court overturns affirmative action; colleges find diversity workaround Discover the creative and thought-provoking take on the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision and its impact on college admissions. Unveil the import... Top News · Dec 27, 2023
Tech titans slash diversity programs, face potential activist boycotts Tech titans are reevaluating their DEI programs, with budget cuts of up to 90%. Is the pendulum swinging back as companies prioritize profits over equity? ... Top News · Dec 25, 2023
Stephen Miller sues companies over diversity programs, alleging discrimination Stephen Miller's conservative non-profit, America First Legal, is targeting companies with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, claiming they discrim... Top News · Dec 24, 2023
Former President supports resegregation, defends controversial professor at Harvard Join Horace Cooper as he passionately discusses the importance of standards with creative flair. From defending Claudine Gay to tackling DEI ideology, this... Top News · Dec 23, 2023
From sea to plate … to sea! Hong Kong puts oyster shells to new use Discarded shells from restaurants and hotels are being used to restore damaged oyster ecosystems, promote biodiversity and lower pollution in the city’s bays The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023
Hollywood's first major Black female superhero: how Wakanda Forever broke the mould Black Panther: Wakanda Forever rewrote Hollywood’s script for superhero movies. English professor Diana Adesola Mafe was recently involved in an academic roundtable that offers a critical conversation about it and another film set in an African kingdom, The Woman King. She argues that Wakanda Forever is a breakthrough film. We… The Conversation · Dec 22, 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023 Matt Lucas and David Walliams confirm Little Britain reboot with ‘more diversity’ Lucas said he respected that ‘things have changed’ since the BBC sketch show was originally broadcast in 2003
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023 Antoinette Lattouf says she is considering ‘legal options’ after losing ABC radio role over Israel-Gaza social media posts Journalist, who is the founder of Media Diversity Australia, says she believes she was terminated unlawfully
Fortune · Dec 20, 2023 The exaggeration of the chief diversity officer's downfall The shrinking of corporate diversity and inclusion functions isn't as catastrophic as some argue.
The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023 KWC to urge government to adopt steps to conserve diversity in indigenous crops Kerala Women's Commission Chair recommends project to conserve indigenous crops, 180 varieties of tuber conserved on 75 cents.
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023 Storm in France after short-haired 'pixie cut' contestant wins Miss France beauty pageant Miss France 2024 faced backlash for her pixie cut but praised her victory as a win for "diversity"
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023 Will the real Thomas Straker please stand up? After speaking to The Standard about a furious diversity row, Lara Olszowska discovers more about the man behind the butter
Fortune · Dec 18, 2023 Why companies need more age diversity in their leadership ranks To tackle long-term challenges, companies need leadership that balances the experience of age with the curiosity of youth.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023 ‘Minister for Common Sense’ to ‘look carefully’ at use of equality and diversity consultants Esther McVey takes aim at ‘wasteful’ public spending on diversity consultants as she reveals her brief
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2023 Why we need to fear the risk of AI model collapse City Voices: When an AI lives off a diet of AI-flavoured content, the quality and diversity is likely to decrease over time.
The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2023 Diversity policies face ‘full-out attack’ in 2024, leading HR boss warns President of the largest human resources organization in country says national shift following George Floyd’s 2020 murder is fading
Salon · Dec 16, 2023 Oklahoma GOPer bans diversity programs "This news evokes deep concern and uncertainty about the future, and in many ways feels like a step backward"