#diversity-and-inclusion

#diversity-and-inclusion

ReedPop has confirmed the return of the scheme ahead of MCM Comic Con, which runs at ExCeL London from 24-26 October. Now in its second year, the scholarship is designed to break down barriers that often prevent talented people from working-class and underrepresented backgrounds from getting their start. For many aspiring creatives, cost is one of the biggest hurdles to building a career.

In 2021, Sanaa Shaikh was burned out. As a South Asian woman working in an overwhelmingly white and male profession, she had spent years experiencing her fair share of discrimination and microaggressions-while at the same time being tasked with designing housing developments for underserved communities where she routinely felt like her ideas and perspective were dismissed. She was ready to move on.

Women's Super League players will resume taking the knee this season after England's Lionesses abruptly stopped performing the symbolic gesture at last month's European Championship. England's players announced they would no longer be taking the knee before their semi-final against Italy because of the racist abuse aimed at Jess Carter during the tournament. The 27-year-old defender was targeted online by several individuals, with the first of what is expected to be several arrests in the case made on Thursday.

In 2020, the murder of George Floyd and the growing Black Lives Matter movement put a spotlight on diversity and equity issues-including in the business world. Suddenly investors were clamoring to support Black entrepreneurs, a way of course correcting a history of underinvestment and unfair barriers. In the year after Floyd's murder, a given investor was 36% more likely to invest in a Black-founded startup, and the overall share of venture capital dollars going to Black entrepreneurs grew by 43%.

Gap unveiled a new marketing collaboration starring Katseye, a girl group composed of members from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States, last week, including a 90-second video of the group dancing to "Milkshake" by Kelis clad in Gap denim. The group's diverse background, and Gap's statement the ad highlights "cultural diversity" and "individuality," have prompted some comparisons online to Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle ad, which was championed by conservatives after some criticized it for appearing to promote eugenics.

In 2025, almost 300,000 Black women exited the labor force, indicating a strategic failure with long-term consequences for workforce equity and economic stability.

Professors lack First Amendment protections in the classroom as their in-class instruction constitutes government speech, according to federal judge R. David Proctor.

Target has experienced a year-over-year decline in foot traffic for six consecutive months, with July reporting a 3.8% drop according to Placer.ai.

The Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will not hire law firms with any diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies.

The University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors required each campus to develop a subcommittee to evaluate compliance with the anti-diversity, equity and inclusion policy, mandating neutrality from administrators on political and social issues.

"I can assure you that George Mason has always operated with a commitment to equality under the law, ever since our inception."

Leonardi's experience showcases the alarming rise in threats against local school officials in the U.S., with incidents increasing by 170% over recent years.

One-third of Jewish employees feel unsafe being openly Jewish at work, especially in tech and nonprofits. This trend reflects a concerning rise in antisemitism among various sectors.

Schools and organizations serving undocumented students are increasingly conducting their activities underground to avoid being targeted by the Trump administration. They fear federal audits and funding cuts.

Munroe Bergdorf became the first trans model on the cover of UK Cosmopolitan in 2022, further establishing her presence in the fashion industry and beyond.

"Young, a 1985 Reagan appointee, said at the hearing that he has 'never seen government racial discrimination like this' in his 40-year career, calling the funding cuts 'arbitrary and capricious, and unlawful' in his ruling."},{

Companies with more women on their boards tend to have fewer workplace safety incidents-especially when these women hold positions of power within the board.

This year’s Best Workplaces list exemplifies organizations that have successfully created a supportive and engaging environment, prioritizing employee welfare even during turbulent times.

Ono's resignation from the University of Michigan was influenced by tensions with trustees and the dynamics affecting his leadership effectiveness.

The Supreme Court ruling allows individuals from majority backgrounds to pursue claims of reverse discrimination, thereby potentially reshaping the definition of discrimination in the workplace.

Making work environments more accessible in London is now a priority for businesses, with significant changes to infrastructure and employment practices for inclusivity.

Trump's recent move to fire Kim Sajet from the Smithsonian highlights a broader culture war impacting institutions, art, and public perceptions of diversity and inclusion.

Sanon emphasized that the Department is committed to making 'all education decision-making' local by 'returning education to States and Tribes.'

Target used to be a treat like, 'yep, I'm going to go to this exclusive club-type place and spend my money here and maybe get a little Starbucks drink afterward.'

You are so far removed from the top of the food chain that you just get the scraps; we aren't given the biggest opportunities.

Many Bay Area arts organizations are facing major federal funding cuts from the NEA and AmeriCorps, threatening crucial programs that foster creativity and community engagement.