#equity
#equity

Target faces 40-day boycott as consumers react to company's shift from DEI policies

Target's recent changes to diversity policies have sparked a 40-day boycott led by community activists.

Non-profit organizations

fromBusiness Insider

DOGE's anti-DEI drive flagged these programs. Only they weren't DEI.

The White House DOGE office is cutting federal programs unrelated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion based solely on keyword flags in program titles.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Pete Hegseth Mocked After Photos of WWII Bomber Flagged for Removal Because of Gay' in Its Name: It's a Plane, Not a Drag Queen!'

The DOD's anti-DEI initiative leads to the purging of historical military images, prompting significant public backlash.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

New York Defies Trump by Saying it Will Not Erase DEI Initiatives From Schools

New York refuses to comply with federal order on DEI programs, emphasizing no laws against such initiatives.

State officials push back against federal threats over education funding related to DEI.

Women in technology

fromArs Technica

What happens when DEI becomes DOA in the aerospace industry?

The Brooke Owens Fellowship's future is uncertain due to an executive order ending diversity initiatives.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Is the Enola Gay woke?: War heroes and military firsts are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon's DEI purge

The Defense Department is purging content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion following an executive order, affecting thousands of military images and posts.

Marketing tech

from6abc Philadelphia

Target faces 40-day boycott as consumers react to company's shift from DEI policies

Target's recent changes to diversity policies have sparked a 40-day boycott led by community activists.

Non-profit organizations

fromBusiness Insider

DOGE's anti-DEI drive flagged these programs. Only they weren't DEI.

The White House DOGE office is cutting federal programs unrelated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion based solely on keyword flags in program titles.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Pete Hegseth Mocked After Photos of WWII Bomber Flagged for Removal Because of Gay' in Its Name: It's a Plane, Not a Drag Queen!'

The DOD's anti-DEI initiative leads to the purging of historical military images, prompting significant public backlash.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

New York Defies Trump by Saying it Will Not Erase DEI Initiatives From Schools

New York refuses to comply with federal order on DEI programs, emphasizing no laws against such initiatives.

State officials push back against federal threats over education funding related to DEI.

more#diversity

#education

philosophy

fromA Philosopher's Blog

School Vouchers Part One

Vouchers create ideological divides in education funding debates, raising concerns over equity and the public good.

California

fromLos Angeles Times

California, other states sue Trump administration over anti-DEI funding threat to schools

California is suing the Trump administration to protect diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools against federal funding threats.

8 hours ago

NYC startup

Cannabis: Art, Culture & Commerce Event Uplifts Uptown NYC with Education and Community

The Cannabis: Art, Culture & Commerce event on May 10, 2025, aims to educate and empower the Uptown community regarding the cannabis industry.

fromSan Jose Inside

SF parents

Santa Clara County School Board Hires New Superintendent

David M. Toston, Sr. has been named Superintendent of Schools for Santa Clara County, promising collaborative leadership and a focus on student success.

philosophy

fromA Philosopher's Blog

School Vouchers Part One

Vouchers create ideological divides in education funding debates, raising concerns over equity and the public good.

California

fromLos Angeles Times

California, other states sue Trump administration over anti-DEI funding threat to schools

California is suing the Trump administration to protect diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools against federal funding threats.

8 hours ago

NYC startup

Cannabis: Art, Culture & Commerce Event Uplifts Uptown NYC with Education and Community

The Cannabis: Art, Culture & Commerce event on May 10, 2025, aims to educate and empower the Uptown community regarding the cannabis industry.

fromSan Jose Inside

Alternative transportation

SF parents

Santa Clara County School Board Hires New Superintendent

David M. Toston, Sr. has been named Superintendent of Schools for Santa Clara County, promising collaborative leadership and a focus on student success.

more#education

fromStreetsblog

12 hours ago

ALERT: GOP Moves to 'Permanently' Cut Reconnecting Communities Funding - Streetsblog New York City

Funding rescission threatens community-focused transportation projects.

Neighborhood Access and Equity Program faces potential funding cuts up to 94%.

#community-engagement

You're Invited: Join the "Cannabis in the City" Community Conversation in NYC on April 10

New York's cannabis industry needs diverse voices to ensure equity and inclusivity.

An event focused on justice and opportunity in cannabis is scheduled for April 10th.

fromwww.npr.org

1 day ago

US news

In order to have conversations start by singing

Music is a vital tool for learning and building community, transcending traditional education.

Coty Raven Morris emphasizes using music as a means to foster equity and social justice.

more#community-engagement

You're Invited: Join the "Cannabis in the City" Community Conversation in NYC on April 10

New York's cannabis industry needs diverse voices to ensure equity and inclusivity.

An event focused on justice and opportunity in cannabis is scheduled for April 10th.

fromwww.npr.org

1 day ago

US news

In order to have conversations start by singing

Music is a vital tool for learning and building community, transcending traditional education.

Coty Raven Morris emphasizes using music as a means to foster equity and social justice.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 days ago

How Trump's war on DEI is roiling US police: it doesn't mean work will stop'

Colleen Jackson's role as the first DEI officer in Shaker Heights demonstrates the critical push for representative police reform and community engagement post-George Floyd's murder.

Startup companies

fromresund Startups

VC financing terms: antidilution

Understanding antidilution clauses is crucial for startup founders navigating today's complex financing landscape.

#advocacy

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

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.

1 week ago

SF LGBT

Nonprofits Fight Back: Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Anti-Equity Orders - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The lawsuit challenges anti-equity executive orders to protect essential services for marginalized communities.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

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.

1 week ago

SF LGBT

Nonprofits Fight Back: Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Anti-Equity Orders - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The lawsuit challenges anti-equity executive orders to protect essential services for marginalized communities.

more#advocacy

fromAustin Monitor

1 week ago

Mission District

City eyes strategy shifts to address affordable housing shortfalls - Austin Monitor

City staff plans to revise housing strategies to address shortages in affordable housing and support equitable growth in Austin.

fromPlaybill

2 weeks ago

NYC startup

SCI Network NYC: Opening Doors to Science Careers for NYC Youth

Collaborative efforts can enhance youth access to arts and science internships in NYC.

fromwww.theguardian.com

European startups

Barclays ditches gender and ethnicity targets in US

Barclays has removed gender and ethnicity hiring targets for US staff, responding to shifts in diversity policies influenced by the political environment.

fromSpacing Vancouver

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

London

Downtown in Transition: An Interview with Sean Bailey - Spacing Vancouver

The pandemic has prompted a reevaluation of downtown spaces to better serve the community's needs in a changing work environment.

Women in technology

fromBusiness Insider

4 weeks ago

Adobe's HR chief tells staff: We're done with DEI hiring goals

Adobe is discontinuing its diversity hiring targets, joining other tech firms in scaling back DEI initiatives.

Mental health

NIH Grant Terminations Have 'Frightening Implications' for Science

The NIH has canceled grants for research considered 'unscientific', impacting various public health studies.

#relationships

Social justice

When Sameness Betrays Fairness

The pursuit of equality often leads to division rather than resolution, as it disregards individual differences in circumstances and abilities.

from24/7 Wall St.

Relationships

Her dad gave her a six-figure down payment, and I'm still paying half the bills - am I being taken advantage of?

Couples with disparate financial backgrounds need to discuss and agree on equitable financial arrangements to avoid relationship strain.

Social justice

When Sameness Betrays Fairness

The pursuit of equality often leads to division rather than resolution, as it disregards individual differences in circumstances and abilities.

from24/7 Wall St.

Relationships

Her dad gave her a six-figure down payment, and I'm still paying half the bills - am I being taken advantage of?

Couples with disparate financial backgrounds need to discuss and agree on equitable financial arrangements to avoid relationship strain.

Fair Play: Making Women's Sports a Lasting Powerhouse

Women's sports recognition must translate into sustained equity and support for athletes.

Transforming women's sports into a successful ecosystem is a priority for growth.

Environment

fromCornell Chronicle

Faculty panel: More investment for social good is needed | Cornell Chronicle

Financial markets can promote prosperity and equity, but investment in social issues remains insufficient.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

City to Invest $2.4M to Tackle Digital Divide

New York invests $2.4 million to improve digital access and literacy for all residents.

Mayor Adams emphasizes digital access as essential for thriving in the modern age.

philosophy

fromA Philosopher's Blog