TDSB teacher applauded for creating inclusive classroom through prayer, mindfulness | CBC News
Ms. Pinder's inclusive teaching approach includes prayer and meditation time for Muslim students, fostering a positive classroom environment.
The efforts to create an inclusive classroom by recognizing diverse religious practices go beyond official curriculum, benefiting students from various backgrounds. [ more ]
Name-Calling and Calling the Police: How N.Y.C. Parent Meetings Got Mean
Heated education fights in New York City have escalated in recent months over divisive issues like race, discrimination, transgender rights in sports, and the Israel-Hamas war.
The battles reflect the growing political divide even in a deep blue city, with parents exhibiting aggressive and vitriolic behavior, including calling each other bigots and filing police reports. [ more ]
Karine Jean-Pierre on being a Black lesbian working for the White House: 'It matters' (exclusive)
Karine Jean-Pierre, as a trailblazer at the White House, emphasizes the importance of her diverse representation and the weight of her responsibilities. [ more ]
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Critics label protests as antisemitic, while universities struggle to balance free speech and avoiding disruptions. Some diverse groups participate in demonstrations. [ more ]
Barnard Ends Suspensions for Most Student Protesters Who Were Arrested
Barnard College allows most suspended students involved in the pro-Palestinian protest to return, emphasizing commitment to diversity and inclusion. [ more ]
Duke University has replaced the Reginaldo Howard Scholars program with a noncompetitive Reginaldo Howard Leadership Program, ensuring current scholars keep their funding. [ more ]
Nicola Coughlan calls for a queer Bridgerton love story
Bridgerton Season 3 is set to introduce a queer love story, addressing fans' disappointment over the lack of LGBTQ+ representation in the previous seasons. [ more ]
Four Must-See Exhibitions at This Year's Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale showcases a diverse range of artists from various backgrounds and cultures, with this year's theme focusing on foreigners, immigrants, expatriates, diasporans, exiles, or refugees. [ more ]
MSNBC's Joy Reid Declares DEI' Prosecutors Targeting Trump and She Loves It: Wonderfully Poetic'
Celebrating diversity in prosecution of Trump by Black officials like Alvin Bragg and Fani Willis; highlighting poetic justice and accountability in a multicultural democracy. [ more ]
ChatGPT overwhelmingly depicts financiers, CEOs as men - and women as secretaries: study
Artificial intelligence image creators, like ChatGPT's DALL-E, show gender bias by predominantly depicting men as businesspeople and CEOs over women, highlighting the importance of diversity and monitoring in AI development. [ more ]
London Mayoral Election: Who is Amy Gallagher, candidate for Social Democrat Party?
Amy Gallagher, the Social Democrat Party candidate for London mayor, advocates for a colorblind policy and vows to stop woke and diversity programs. [ more ]
Open Call for Submissions to Interfilm & KUKI | Berlin Art Link
Interfilm and KUKI Young Short Film Festival in Berlin seek submissions for narrative-focused short films with fresh ideas, prioritizing underrepresented filmmakers. [ more ]
Londoners see what a scientist looks like up close in 50 photographs
Featuring over 200 scientists, Nature's Where I Work photo-essay section showcases diversity in science, now exhibiting 50 select photos in a public outdoor display in London. [ more ]
Lincoln Center's Summer Festival to Focus on Civic Bonds
Summer for the City festival at Lincoln Center focuses on community, civic engagement, and diversity, featuring participatory events and promoting broader genres to appeal to a younger audience. [ more ]
Jackie Robinson Day, the Chicago White Sox are really bad, Scott Boras loses a client
Jackie Robinson Day is a significant event in Major League Baseball, highlighting the importance of honoring the trailblazer's legacy and promoting diversity in the sport. [ more ]
Steelers QB Russell Wilson opened up doors for Black signal-callers
The NFL has seen significant progress for Black quarterbacks, with a record 14 starting in 2023, led by pioneers like Russell Wilson.
Russell Wilson believes his success has opened doors for future generations of Black quarterbacks and praises the growing diversity in the league. [ more ]
Nevada will give you $5,000 to do this famous hike via Tahoe
Carson City, Nevada is offering $5,000 to two hikers for a unique thru-hike on a newly created 1,600-mile trail to Lake Tahoe.
Applicants need to submit an online application with a video explaining why they should be chosen and have some backpacking experience due to challenging weather conditions. [ more ]
Opposition to Muslim Judicial Nominee Leaves Biden With a Tough Choice
President Biden's nominee for a federal appeals court judgeship, Adeel Mangi, is facing opposition, risking losing the opportunity to fill the crucial post before November elections.
The nomination process for Mangi highlights the challenges of diversity and bias in the judiciary, as he is targeted for his religion amid accusations by Republicans. [ more ]
Havering school where teachers are passionate experts' praised by Ofsted
The Royal Liberty School received high praise for its broad and ambitious curriculum and strong focus on pupil development and diversity.
The school was commended for its high attendance rates, dedicated teachers, and unique approach to teaching coding and challenging vocabulary. [ more ]