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Black Lives Matter
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Republicans labeled BlackRock as 'woke.' Here's a brief history of how the firm has tried to shed that description.

BlackRock has removed DEI language from its report to mitigate political backlash, reframing it as 'connectivity and inclusivity.'
Social justice
fromwww.esquire.com
2 days ago

Plans to Rebuild the Sewage Infrastructure in Alabama Scrapped Due to Claims it Was an "Illegal" DEI Arrangement

The cancellation of infrastructure aid in Lowndes County showcases the manipulation of DEI terms for political gains.
fromNew York Post
36 minutes ago
US politics

Trump backs Stephen A. Smith for possible 2028 bid for president: 'I'd love to see him run'

Trump expressed interest in Stephen A. Smith running for president after discussing his administration's anti-DEI policies.
Black Lives Matter
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Republicans labeled BlackRock as 'woke.' Here's a brief history of how the firm has tried to shed that description.

BlackRock has removed DEI language from its report to mitigate political backlash, reframing it as 'connectivity and inclusivity.'
Social justice
fromwww.esquire.com
2 days ago

Plans to Rebuild the Sewage Infrastructure in Alabama Scrapped Due to Claims it Was an "Illegal" DEI Arrangement

The cancellation of infrastructure aid in Lowndes County showcases the manipulation of DEI terms for political gains.
fromNew York Post
36 minutes ago
US politics

Trump backs Stephen A. Smith for possible 2028 bid for president: 'I'd love to see him run'

Trump expressed interest in Stephen A. Smith running for president after discussing his administration's anti-DEI policies.
more#politics
#workplace-equity
Social justice
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Shari Dunn Says Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on DEI

Shari Dunn's work challenges traditional meritocracy by highlighting systemic inequities affecting Black employees in the workplace.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Alex Lahmeyer of Boundless Arc - San Francisco Bay Times

Boundless Arc helps organizations integrate equity and inclusion into their talent strategies, fostering an environment of expanded opportunities.
Social justice
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Shari Dunn Says Now Is Not the Time to Give Up on DEI

Shari Dunn's work challenges traditional meritocracy by highlighting systemic inequities affecting Black employees in the workplace.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Alex Lahmeyer of Boundless Arc - San Francisco Bay Times

Boundless Arc helps organizations integrate equity and inclusion into their talent strategies, fostering an environment of expanded opportunities.
more#workplace-equity
#federal-funding
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

With federal funding on the line, school leaders weigh Trump DEI order

The U.S. Department of Education is requiring states and local school leaders to recertify compliance with civil rights laws, causing confusion among educators.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

HUD rejects Asheville's Hurricane Helene recovery plan over DEI

HUD rejects DEI elements in Asheville's draft plan, pushing for compliance with federal executive orders.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

With federal funding on the line, school leaders weigh Trump DEI order

The U.S. Department of Education is requiring states and local school leaders to recertify compliance with civil rights laws, causing confusion among educators.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

HUD rejects Asheville's Hurricane Helene recovery plan over DEI

HUD rejects DEI elements in Asheville's draft plan, pushing for compliance with federal executive orders.
more#federal-funding
#boycott
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Time to ask Al Sharpton: Why should DEI exist in the first place?

Al Sharpton has initiated a boycott against Pepsi for eliminating its DEI initiatives, reflecting a broader national debate on such programs.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why some Americans are skipping Target and Amazon this holiday weekend

A grassroots boycott against major retailers aims to protest corporate spending and policies related to diversity initiatives over Good Friday weekend.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative

Rev Al Sharpton and Target's CEO discussed Target's reversal on diversity initiatives amid boycott calls, with Sharpton indicating potential support for such actions.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Target foot traffic down for 10th consecutive week amid boycott over DEI abandonment

Target faces a significant boycott leading to reduced foot traffic amid its decision to end DEI initiatives.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Time to ask Al Sharpton: Why should DEI exist in the first place?

Al Sharpton has initiated a boycott against Pepsi for eliminating its DEI initiatives, reflecting a broader national debate on such programs.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why some Americans are skipping Target and Amazon this holiday weekend

A grassroots boycott against major retailers aims to protest corporate spending and policies related to diversity initiatives over Good Friday weekend.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative

Rev Al Sharpton and Target's CEO discussed Target's reversal on diversity initiatives amid boycott calls, with Sharpton indicating potential support for such actions.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Target foot traffic down for 10th consecutive week amid boycott over DEI abandonment

Target faces a significant boycott leading to reduced foot traffic amid its decision to end DEI initiatives.
more#boycott
#diversity
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Goldman Sachs tamps down diversity language in its annual report as DEI comes under attack

Goldman Sachs significantly reduced its focus on diversity in its 2024 annual report amid changing political landscapes and federal regulations.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jon Stewart Says DEI Just Wasn't Done the Right Way: It's All Framing!'

Jon Stewart posits that opposition to DEI initiatives can be reframed to emphasize economic growth and competition rather than traditional diversity metrics.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France 'deeply shocked' by US demand to drop diversity initiatives

The U.S. is pressuring France to drop DEI initiatives, but France insists on upholding its own values and laws regarding equality and diversity.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Goldman Sachs tamps down diversity language in its annual report as DEI comes under attack

Goldman Sachs significantly reduced its focus on diversity in its 2024 annual report amid changing political landscapes and federal regulations.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jon Stewart Says DEI Just Wasn't Done the Right Way: It's All Framing!'

Jon Stewart posits that opposition to DEI initiatives can be reframed to emphasize economic growth and competition rather than traditional diversity metrics.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France 'deeply shocked' by US demand to drop diversity initiatives

The U.S. is pressuring France to drop DEI initiatives, but France insists on upholding its own values and laws regarding equality and diversity.
more#diversity
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
1 week ago

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.
#political-influence
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it - so far | TechCrunch

Many US companies are cutting DEI programs due to political pressure from the Trump administration.
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it - so far | TechCrunch

Many US companies are cutting DEI programs due to political pressure from the Trump administration.
more#political-influence
#funding-threats
NYC LGBT
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Legal Nonprofit Backs Away From Diversity. That Should Scare Everyone. - Above the Law

Legal Services NYC has removed DEI commitments from its website due to funding threats, reflecting broader DEI retreats in the legal sector.
NYC LGBT
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Legal Nonprofit Backs Away From Diversity. That Should Scare Everyone. - Above the Law

Legal Services NYC has removed DEI commitments from its website due to funding threats, reflecting broader DEI retreats in the legal sector.
more#funding-threats
#trump-administration
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

The culture war on 'wokeness,' from the US to Germany DW 03/12/2025

Trump's administration is actively seeking to eliminate references to diversity and inclusion from federal documents and programs.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it - so far | TechCrunch

Organizations are retracting DEI initiatives due to political and legal threats from the Trump administration.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Pentagon Says It's Using AI to Delete Pages About History That's Too Woke

Pentagon admits to using AI to remove 'DEI' content, including Jackie Robinson's biography, causing significant backlash.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Anti-DEI Agenda Is Reprogramming America

The Trump administration's push against DEI programs signifies a deeper threat to American cultural values and civil rights.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

The culture war on 'wokeness,' from the US to Germany DW 03/12/2025

Trump's administration is actively seeking to eliminate references to diversity and inclusion from federal documents and programs.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it - so far | TechCrunch

Organizations are retracting DEI initiatives due to political and legal threats from the Trump administration.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Pentagon Says It's Using AI to Delete Pages About History That's Too Woke

Pentagon admits to using AI to remove 'DEI' content, including Jackie Robinson's biography, causing significant backlash.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Anti-DEI Agenda Is Reprogramming America

The Trump administration's push against DEI programs signifies a deeper threat to American cultural values and civil rights.
more#trump-administration
#jackie-robinson
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

The Dodgers Are Planning to Visit the White House. It's a Disgrace.

The Dodgers' visit to the Trump White House contradicts their celebration of Jackie Robinson's legacy.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has strong words for Dodgers on importance of Jackie Robinson Day

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar emphasizes the relevance of Jackie Robinson's legacy in contemporary discussions on diversity and inclusion.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Washington Nationals

The Department of Defense restored Jackie Robinson's bio page after it was removed

Jackie Robinson's page was removed and later restored on the Defense Department website amidst Trump's anti-DEI efforts, highlighting his significant contributions.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Washington Nationals

Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson's military service suddenly missing amid DEI purge

The Pentagon is removing webpages that highlight the contributions of minorities and women amid a campaign against DEI content.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US news

The Pentagon's DEI crackdown isn't just deleting history - it also seems to slight veterans

The Pentagon's removal of Jackie Robinson's story illustrates a controversial trend of erasing DEI-related content from military history.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

The Dodgers Are Planning to Visit the White House. It's a Disgrace.

The Dodgers' visit to the Trump White House contradicts their celebration of Jackie Robinson's legacy.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
LA Dodgers

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has strong words for Dodgers on importance of Jackie Robinson Day

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar emphasizes the relevance of Jackie Robinson's legacy in contemporary discussions on diversity and inclusion.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Washington Nationals

The Department of Defense restored Jackie Robinson's bio page after it was removed

Jackie Robinson's page was removed and later restored on the Defense Department website amidst Trump's anti-DEI efforts, highlighting his significant contributions.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
Washington Nationals

Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson's military service suddenly missing amid DEI purge

The Pentagon is removing webpages that highlight the contributions of minorities and women amid a campaign against DEI content.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US news

The Pentagon's DEI crackdown isn't just deleting history - it also seems to slight veterans

The Pentagon's removal of Jackie Robinson's story illustrates a controversial trend of erasing DEI-related content from military history.
more#jackie-robinson
#book-removal
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

U.S. Army libraries target books with a focus on DEI or 'gender ideology' for removal

The Army is tasked to review and possibly remove books promoting DEI and similar ideologies from its libraries.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Oh Boy!' Pete Hegseth Fires Back at Hakeem Jeffries for Calling Defense Department Leadership Dumb Effing Individuals'

Defense Secretary Hegseth defends book removals at Naval Academy, dismissing criticism from Hakeem Jeffries as partisan attacks against military reforms.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

U.S. Army libraries target books with a focus on DEI or 'gender ideology' for removal

The Army is tasked to review and possibly remove books promoting DEI and similar ideologies from its libraries.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Oh Boy!' Pete Hegseth Fires Back at Hakeem Jeffries for Calling Defense Department Leadership Dumb Effing Individuals'

Defense Secretary Hegseth defends book removals at Naval Academy, dismissing criticism from Hakeem Jeffries as partisan attacks against military reforms.
more#book-removal
#equity
Social justice
fromNature
1 month ago

'Silence is complicity' - universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdown

The US Department of Education's ruling threatens diversity and inclusion efforts in universities, endangering federal funding and the progress made for under-represented students.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Social justice

A New Approach to DEI and Special Ed

DEI's noble goals can unintentionally create resentment, necessitating a change in approach.
Restrictions in special education are perceived as unfair, prompting calls for re-evaluation.
Stigmas surrounding DEI and special ed may have deterred potential beneficiaries.
Social justice
fromNature
1 month ago

'Silence is complicity' - universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdown

The US Department of Education's ruling threatens diversity and inclusion efforts in universities, endangering federal funding and the progress made for under-represented students.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Social justice

A New Approach to DEI and Special Ed

DEI's noble goals can unintentionally create resentment, necessitating a change in approach.
Restrictions in special education are perceived as unfair, prompting calls for re-evaluation.
Stigmas surrounding DEI and special ed may have deterred potential beneficiaries.
more#equity
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

So-Called Secretary of Defense': Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries Rips Pete Hegseth as Dumb Effing Individual'

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for the removal of significant books from the Naval Academy library.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Exclusive | Married senior Army Reservist and DEI specialist has double life posting gay porn on secret X account

An Army Reserve lieutenant colonel led a secret life posting explicit content online, leading to personal and professional embarrassment.
#legislation
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Iowa State students hold 'funeral' for LGBTQ+ center shut down by anti-DEI bill

Students mourn the closure of Iowa State University's LGBTQ+ center, a casualty of a new bill banning DEI funding.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Iowa State students hold 'funeral' for LGBTQ+ center shut down by anti-DEI bill

Students mourn the closure of Iowa State University's LGBTQ+ center, a casualty of a new bill banning DEI funding.
more#legislation
Social media marketing
fromPhys
4 weeks ago

New study shows neutrality on social issues can still alienate consumers

Silence on salient sociopolitical issues can provoke backlash against companies, rather than protect their interests.
#fcc
DC food
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump FCC Announces Investigation Into Disney for Going All in on DEI'

FCC opens investigation into Disney over DEI practices amid concerns of discrimination.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

T-Mobile closes Lumos deal after dropping DEI

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warns that companies with DEI policies face merger approval risks, directly influencing T-Mobile's corporate strategy.
DC food
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump FCC Announces Investigation Into Disney for Going All in on DEI'

FCC opens investigation into Disney over DEI practices amid concerns of discrimination.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

T-Mobile closes Lumos deal after dropping DEI

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warns that companies with DEI policies face merger approval risks, directly influencing T-Mobile's corporate strategy.
more#fcc
#lgbtq
Arts
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Art Museum of the Americas cancels Black & LGBTQ+ exhibitions after Trump's DEI crackdown

Art Museum of the Americas canceled exhibitions due to Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.
Arts
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Art Museum of the Americas cancels Black & LGBTQ+ exhibitions after Trump's DEI crackdown

Art Museum of the Americas canceled exhibitions due to Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.
more#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromFast Company
1 month ago

3 lessons in allyship from Lady Gaga

DEI initiatives are fading but the need for allyship, especially for trans rights, remains critical.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This is conservative activist Robby Starbuck's secret trick to getting companies to drop DEI

Robby Starbuck pushes companies to abandon DEI programs by threatening social media scrutiny, arguing they divide rather than unite.
#diversity-and-inclusion
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Google's 'quiet' decision to remove cultural events from its Calendar app sent a loud message

Tech companies like Google distance themselves from DEI-related observances amidst growing scrutiny and backlash surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Women in technology

Reddit cofounder says he expects a 'swift shift' back to DEI hiring practices

Abandoning DEI is a short-sighted trend that companies will likely regret, according to Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Google's 'quiet' decision to remove cultural events from its Calendar app sent a loud message

Tech companies like Google distance themselves from DEI-related observances amidst growing scrutiny and backlash surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Women in technology

Reddit cofounder says he expects a 'swift shift' back to DEI hiring practices

Abandoning DEI is a short-sighted trend that companies will likely regret, according to Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian.
more#diversity-and-inclusion
#education-policy
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

This Idaho Teacher's Classroom Sign Is Going Viral After Their School Said It Violated District Policy

Many school districts are changing DEI policies following political pressure; a teacher in Idaho stands against these changes by keeping inclusive classroom signs.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

This Idaho Teacher's Classroom Sign Is Going Viral After Their School Said It Violated District Policy

Many school districts are changing DEI policies following political pressure; a teacher in Idaho stands against these changes by keeping inclusive classroom signs.
more#education-policy
#trump
Apple
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump urges Apple to 'get rid of' DEI programs: 'Very bad for our country'

Trump criticized Apple for maintaining DEI rules, insisting they should be eliminated entirely.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Trump rescinds executive order targeting Paul Weiss after law firm agrees to drop DEI hiring practices

Trump rescinds an executive order against Paul Weiss after the firm agrees to eliminate DEI hiring and pledge $40 million in pro bono services.
Apple
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump urges Apple to 'get rid of' DEI programs: 'Very bad for our country'

Trump criticized Apple for maintaining DEI rules, insisting they should be eliminated entirely.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Trump rescinds executive order targeting Paul Weiss after law firm agrees to drop DEI hiring practices

Trump rescinds an executive order against Paul Weiss after the firm agrees to eliminate DEI hiring and pledge $40 million in pro bono services.
more#trump
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US news

Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US department of defense website

The US Defense Department removed a webpage for Medal of Honor recipient Maj Gen Charles Calvin Rogers, replacing it with a DEI-related URL.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Belonging Is Bigger Than Politics

Anti-DEI campaigns obscure the vital importance of belonging, impacting mental health and social connection.
Loneliness is rampant, with significant distrust and disconnection reported in communities across the U.S. and UK.
Fostering mutual respect is crucial to reversing the global crisis of belonging.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Some congregations are giving up Target for Lent after it rolled back DEI commitments

Pastor Jamal Bryant leads a 40-day shopping fast targeting Target's rollback of DEI programs, urging reinstatement of their investment in Black businesses.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Thinking Like A (Potential) Lawyer Goes Viral On Jubilee - Above the Law

Sam Seder's debate on Jubilee highlights the difficulty of logical discussion in today’s polarized environment.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 month ago

'Just don't say DEI': Brands sit out advertising around Black History Month, other heritage months this year

Marketing campaigns for socially significant months are diminishing amid DEI backlash, leading to muted observances for Black History Month, Women's History Month, and potentially Pride Month.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

10 Ways to Make Every Day International Women's Day | Entrepreneur

Embracing imperfection is key for sustainable business growth.
Learning from successful mentors accelerates the entrepreneurial journey.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Justice Jackson Offers Common Sense Argument For How Judicial Diversity Benefits Everyone - Above the Law

Justice Jackson advocates for diversity in the judiciary to boost public confidence in the rule of law.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Deere investors reject anti-DEI resolution on hiring data

Deere investors overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to report on diversity statistics, reflecting shareholder resistance to DEI measures amid political pressures.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'This isn't the first time we've been overlooked': What it's like to be Black at work in 2025

Disparities in workplace representation persist for Black Americans, limiting opportunities despite contributions to the economy.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple shareholders vote down anti-DEI proposal | TechCrunch

Apple shareholders maintained support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts despite external pressures to eliminate such initiatives.
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