#diversity

#diversity

London ushered in 2026 with a spectacular fireworks and strobe-light display that celebrated togetherness. As Big Ben struck midnight, crowds counted down in unison before erupting into cheers to welcome the New Year. The London Eye took centre stage in the incredible display, organised by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, with towering fireworks and dramatic strobe effects. More than 12,000 fireworks and over 400 lights were used, making it the largest annual firework display in Europe.

X Screenshot Britain's King Charles III enraged British conservatives and some MAGA adherents with his annual Christmas message, where he pleaded for compassion and reconciliation, and proclaimed that diversity is one of the UK's greatest strengths. Charles spoke from the 500-year-old Lady Chapel within Westminster Abbey in London, saying, he longed for resilience in the face of adversity, peace through forgiveness, simply getting to know our neighbors and, by showing respect to one another, creating new friendships.

We hold in our thoughts the millions of people worldwide who are enduring the devastating impacts of interconnected crises of climate change, war, conflict, and displacement, the many families this Christmas who will sadly experience fear, uncertainty, or profound loss,

This year, as legacy news outlets slashed diversity teams, eliminated community beats, and gutted cultural coverage, they undermined the very asset that determines relevance in today's fragmented media environment: cultural fluency. These cuts were framed as cost-saving measures, but in reality, they stripped away the expertise that allows media institutions to build trust, resonance, and meaningful connection with the audiences they claim to serve.

Hoff has more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry including roles as a broker, managing broker/owner, and instructor with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. Karen's intimate knowledge of the local market and her outstanding professional reputation will be a tremendous asset to all of our agents within the Coldwell Banker Southern Realty family, said Rich Cosner, owner and CEO of Coldwell Banker Southern Realty.

ABC radio's chief, Ben Latimer, says there is always more to do on diversity after Chris Bath was replaced with a male presenter on ABC Sydney, leaving the station with an all-male lineup from Breakfast through to Drive in 2026. Bath, who announced her resignation after only one year on Monday, will be replaced by Thomas Oriti in the key Drive slot, which was vacated by the veteran broadcaster Richard Glover after 26 years.

At only 34 years old, Mamdani would be the city's youngest-ever mayor, as well as its first Muslim leader and the first person of South Asian descent to hold the office. Born in Uganda, he would be the only first-generation immigrant to be elected in over a century. After a resounding victory in the Democratic party primary in June, Mamdani has been leading in the polls ever since. You can read more about Mamdani's meteoric rise from state lawmaker to likely mayor here.

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I couldn't be prouder to represent this borough of constituents, from 190 countries, that speak 360 languages, and dialects, he said, thanking Senator John Liu for putting forward a law to make Diwali a holiday.

In an opening salvo ahead of the US president's state visit, Sadiq Khan said he wanted to challenge the idea that London was in turmoil and said that more Americans than ever were seeking to make it their home. He said liberal Americans identified with London because of the city's fundamental values, like adhering to the rule of law, being proud of our diversity and championing the rights of minority communities.

Hidden amongst all the great things in Berkeley Rep's recent take on Uncle Vanyawas the cellist whose on-stage performance colored the surreal atmosphere. Those of us who have been following this performer the last few years knew she'd inevitably leave lasting impression with the few lines she was given. What we weren't expecting was for her to showcase an entirely new skill to go along with her acting. As usual, her work didn't just add to the scene, it made the scene.

Add to the mix that we're encouraging people to "have a voice," "speak up and be heard," "bring your whole self to work," and "be vulnerable." These are all incredible things and fantastic for growth in our workplaces. However, the more "voices" and "whole selves" we have present, the more differences in values, beliefs, and neural pathways, which leads to potential conflict.

"We are calling for papers that will link queer lives and queer theory to corporate law and governance, with the goal of publishing an edited collection or special issue publication," writes a trio of international thinkers. "'Queer' can mean different things to different people," they explain. "For some, it is part of a personal identity. Here, connecting the queer to corporate governance involves providing spaces

A new report from The Conference Board shows a sharp decline in usage of 'diversity,' 'racial,' 'gender,' or 'DEI.' Over a third of S&P 100 companies have stopped using the term 'equity' altogether.

Over the past few years, crossing the Hudson River to the Prudential Center has been a rite of passage for many K-Pop fans, eager to see artists like IU for her first stateside tour, or NCT 127 as they celebrate their 100th concert performance.

"The first episodes actually take Penny and her family around the world, right? And that's fun to see the family on vacation. So, you know, we start in Paris and we go through Brazil, Nairobi, and it was important to tell that story because, A) it was good to see the family kind of unified to take this adventure, and then B) because you get to see a spectrum of blackness all around the world," said Smith.

As a long-time fan of contemporary circus, I'm always drawn to performances that combine daring physicality with emotional storytelling - shows that don't just entertain, but challenge, connect, and uplift.

"More than 110 artists are performing across eight stages spread out in Golden Gate Park, making this year's festival a significant musical event."

The 2025 edition of the uniquely New York beauty pageant took the stage at Coney Island USA's Sideshows by the Seashore theater.

Fewer than 22,000 people took the open competitive exam to become an FDNY firefighter this year despite the department sinking $3 million into a recruitment campaign, pushing back the registration timeline and adding more testing dates.

Williams's holistic approach to surf instruction bridges physical preparedness with mental presence. He reminds beginners that surfing is as much about patience and rhythm as it is about muscle memory and gear.

"I don't really get hung up on genres like some people do. For instance, some people say that they don't like country...as long as it's a good country song, I'm totally into it."

Colleges will need to show they regularly identify the needs of students and employ strategies for having all students feel welcomed, supported, included in the community.