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fromDigiday
1 week ago
Social justice

Marginalized creators feel the financial sting of brands' DEI pullback

LGBT
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

The Role of LGBT Speakers in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategies

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives improve workplace equality and reduce discrimination, but myths surrounding LGBT issues persist.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Harper: What Congress needs to know about DEI but doesn't want to hear

The hearing was dominated by an anti-DEI agenda, neglecting core issues of health care and financial services.
fromDigiday
1 week ago
Social justice

Marginalized creators feel the financial sting of brands' DEI pullback

#artificial-intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The founder of the 'cheat on everything' startup Cluely says using AI in job interviews will soon be widely acceptable

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The founder of the 'cheat on everything' startup Cluely says using AI in job interviews will soon be widely acceptable

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Firm Wants Lawyers To Defend Their Office Time - See Generally - Above the Law

Kirkland's management is seeking feedback from associates regarding adherence to office policies, indicating a desire for improved compliance and engagement within the firm.
Law
#cannabis-industry
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Cannabis

Budding idea: NYC ought to be the cannabis capital' of America, Mayor Adams says at Harlem fair | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Cannabis

Budding idea: NYC ought to be the cannabis capital' of America, Mayor Adams says at Harlem fair | amNewYork

#social-justice
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Professor Discusses Equitable Relief, Bombarded With Replies Complaining About DEI - Above the Law

Supreme Court authorized dismantling the Education Department and blocked efforts to halt the action.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Cooling is a lifeline, not a luxury. | amNewYork

The Cooling Assistance Program stopped accepting applications just as temperatures began to soar, heavily impacting thousands of low-income New Yorkers during a heat emergency.
Public health
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 years ago

A Primer for Participatory Grantmaking - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Participatory grantmaking may be a new trend in philanthropy, but community-driven giving practices have been around since the beginning of time. These practices provide valuable lessons for philanthropy, particularly from those historically marginalized in it.
Fundraising
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Jamie Dimon breaks with 'idiots' in Democratic Party, saying they 'have big hearts and little brains'

Jamie Dimon criticized the Democratic Party's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as impractical and ideologically driven.
#cannabis
fromMedium
4 weeks ago

What does a truly accessible future look like?

Accessibility must be redefined beyond physical measures to include systemic changes for all.
Inclusion in design and technology is essential for everyone, especially individuals with disabilities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Letters: Services, not development, will best help unhoused people

In regard to the desperately needed additional housing, pushed by Gov. Newsom and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who is desperate except for the real estate and construction industries?
US politics
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 weeks ago

A Dispatch From the Bentonville Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Bentonville Film Festival promotes equitable representation in media, founded by the Geena Davis Institute with the support of Walmart.
Django
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Is Crypto Still Inclusive? What Happens as Big Tech Shuns DEI Initiatives | HackerNoon

The rise of crypto promised inclusivity, but current discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) challenge its initial ideals.
#higher-education
NYC real estate
fromCNET
1 month ago

An Internet Co-op for the People: How Ex-Spectrum Employees Are Making a Difference in the Bronx

People's Choice Communications offers community-owned internet access in NYC, prioritizing equity and affordability over profit.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Gonzales: Closing Silicon Valley's digital divide is a moral and economic imperative - San Jose Spotlight

If we're serious about inclusion and economic growth, we must ensure all communities have the tools to thrive in a digital world.
Silicon Valley
#nih
#education
fromHuffPost
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Education Secretary Linda McMahon Won't Say If She Knows What The Tulsa Race Massacre Is

NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

NYC mayoral candidates sound off on selective high school admissions and the SHSAT

The SHSAT is a contentious issue in NYC's education system, highlighting the disparities in admissions to specialized high schools.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Some of Silicon Valley's most prominent schools have ditched Honors classes in the name of equity - but it's a terrible idea

Palo Alto schools are eliminating Honors courses to promote equity, igniting debate over achievement and meritocracy among parents and students.
Black Lives Matter
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

Education Secretary Linda McMahon Won't Say If She Knows What The Tulsa Race Massacre Is

Education Secretary Linda McMahon showed unfamiliarity with significant historical events during a congressional hearing.
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

NYC mayoral candidates sound off on selective high school admissions and the SHSAT

The SHSAT is a contentious issue in NYC's education system, highlighting the disparities in admissions to specialized high schools.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

Some of Silicon Valley's most prominent schools have ditched Honors classes in the name of equity - but it's a terrible idea

#juneteenth
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

What does Juneteenth mean to you? We want to hear your story

Juneteenth's recognition as a holiday reflects ongoing struggles for diversity and inclusion amid evolving political contexts.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Duffy's Latest Hits: Another Attack on Making Infrastructure More Equitable - Streetsblog USA

Sean Duffy's changes to bridge funding requirements undermine equity considerations and protections for marginalized communities, according to critics.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US universities are moving to the right. Will it help them escape Trump's wrath?

Harvard's removal of portraits symbolized a shift towards diversity, equity, and inclusion amidst debates on ideological conformity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

New NBC Anchor Asked If Trump DEI Assault Muted' His Achievement As First Latino

Llamas emphasizes merit over identity in his achievement as the first Latino anchor of NBC Nightly News.
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Pitches Ideas For Progress

"We did not want to just have those 50 great ideas sit in this document on our website, we want to move them forward and get it in front of people."
Brooklyn
from48 hills
1 month ago

'Co-Founders' taps into universal hustle, from Silicon Valley to Vallejo - 48 hills

We need to find new stories that inspire us towards a version of the future where it's not .001% of the world that has 98% of the money.
NYC startup
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

They Thought the Investor Was Buying Equity. He Wasn't. | HackerNoon

Many early-stage investments use convertible instruments, delaying valuation discussions and allowing founders and investors to navigate uncertainties.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

FEMA rescinds strategic agency plan ahead of hurricane season

The rescindment of a critical disaster plan without replacement may hinder agency preparedness for the upcoming storm season.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Ditching DEI hurt Target's sales in first quarter

Sales at Target stores that have been open at least a year were down 3.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
2 months ago

FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season

The 2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan has been rescinded as it did not support FEMA's mission, prompting the creation of a new strategy aligned with essential tasks.
SF politics
#leadership
#verizon
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
Social justice

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is letting ISPs merge-as long as they end DEI programs

Verizon alters DEI strategies in response to regulatory pressures, disbanding dedicated roles amid criticism of its compliance decisions.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Verizon ends DEI policies to get FCC's blessing for its $20 billion Frontier deal

Verizon ends its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, a decision linked to FCC approval of its acquisition deal.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Verizon ends DEI policies to get FCC's blessing for its $20 billion Frontier deal

Verizon ends its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, a decision linked to FCC approval of its acquisition deal.
Arts
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How to plan for the 'creative wellness' of a city

Cultural planning is vital for equitable communities, integrating creative wellness into urban development.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

RHS ambassador for communities quits, saying he was made to feel a nuisance'

I entered this role well intentioned and optimistic. On reflection, I now see that I was also naive. Representation without redistribution of power is not justice.
London politics
US politics
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Shepard Fairey Drops New 2 Colorway "DEI-TY" Screenprint

Shepard Fairey's new print critiques the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, reflecting the importance of DEI in American society.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Changes on the way for Austin's scooters - Austin Monitor

Joe al-Hajeri emphasized that the city aims for consistent communication with the public about the scooter rental program, indicating responsiveness to ongoing feedback and criticism.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Level from the start: Pro sports reimagined

The buzz surrounding the WNBA's 2025 season reflects the league's progress, but we still face systemic inequity that needs addressing.
Women in technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Aging in place is not equally accessible' to all, study finds

The main takeaway from our research is that aging in place is not equally accessible to everyone... There's an enormous potential for inequity even here in Canada.
Higher education
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump's federal layoffs are disproportionately impacting women and people of color

Federal layoffs under Trump are impacting at least 12% of 2.4 million workers, threatening diversity efforts in federal agencies.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

US markets: Earnings and easing trade tensions spark optimism - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

U.S. equity markets extended their upward momentum, with the S&P 500 Index posting its second consecutive weekly gain and closing out its ninth straight day in positive territory.
US news
SF politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

The Mercury's May 2025 Election Endorsements

Multnomah County residents are poised to elect new local school board leaders on May 20 to address issues like diversity, equity, and funding.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Here's a map of where SFPD officers work private security side gigs

The off-duty police program benefits community safety but raises equity concerns about police presence across neighborhoods.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

State discipline law keeps Black, Latino kids in class. Trump says it's illegal

California's shift in school discipline policies may face challenges due to new federal directives supporting traditional measures.
Executive orders can disrupt established educational practices, especially concerning discipline policies aimed at equity.
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