#diversity-and-inclusion

#diversity-and-inclusion

The Boy Scouts of America will change its name to Scouting America to be more inclusive. [ more ]

The GGBA, a pioneer LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, celebrates 50 years of advocacy and empowerment, showcasing its impact on fostering diversity and inclusion in business. [ more ]

LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies are recognized in Time magazine's Most Influential People of 2024 list. [ more ]

Sky has curated a collection of movies and shows that celebrate LGBTQ+ history and achievements.

The collection includes documentaries, love stories, and stories of triumph. [ more ]

The rise of loneliness at work is a pressing issue affecting mental health and career progression. [ more ]

Stay cool indoors during summer and watch various gaming showcases, including Summer Game Fest. [ more ]

Black History Month is a time to honor Black American accomplishments.

Corporations should commit to meaningful actions, not just internal initiatives, during Black History Month. [ more ]

The Beatles influenced the rise of all-female rock bands worldwide. Fanny made a significant impact by being the first all-female band to release an album on a major label. [ more ]

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in the UK is removing audition fees to broaden intake and support aspiring actors from all backgrounds. [ more ]

Students may doubt their qualifications without realizing the value of their unique experiences when applying for academic positions. [ more ]

Community college district appoints interim chancellor as permanent leader. [ more ]

Faculty and students organizing Day of Action for Higher Education against attacks on quality education, academic freedom, protest rights, diversity, and inclusion. [ more ]

Campus leaders discussed the importance of bridging ideological divides and promoting pluralism in response to student conflicts.

Higher education institutions are facing challenges in navigating issues related to diversity and inclusion, particularly in the context of recent events. [ more ]

Biden aims to boost support among progressives, young people, and people of color through various strategies and policy announcements. [ more ]

Women Who Code grew into a global community of over 360,000 technologists dedicated to diversity and inclusion in tech. [ more ]

The crypto industry faces gender representation challenges similar to traditional finance.

Efforts are needed to ensure diversity and inclusion in the crypto community. [ more ]

Progress in women holding top tech and cyber positions in the Biden administration.

Challenges faced by women in STEM fields due to gender bias and lack of diversity and inclusion. [ more ]

Positive recruitment activity in Commerce & Industry in 2024, with a 24.6% increase compared to 2023.

Regional recruitment activity down by 5.4%, with a 5.7% drop in Commerce & Industry, contrasting with the capital. [ more ]

Kim Conaty appointed as new chief curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Conaty to prioritize underrepresented areas by adding works by Latinx and Indigenous artists. [ more ]

Sexism remains a significant issue in gaming culture

Brands can make a positive impact by addressing sexism in the gaming community [ more ]

Gen Z consumers prefer authentic connections with brands, Soyoung Kang emphasizes genuine engagement over transactional relationships. [ more ]

DEI is evolving and brands that prioritize it will see financial benefits

Authentic and racially appropriate brand content is important for maintaining a loyal consumer base

Diversity and inclusion lead to tangible financial returns for shareholders [ more ]

ESPN's Creator Network generated 18 million incremental impressions, making it the most followed brand on TikTok.

ESPN aims to promote diversity and inclusivity with an all-female roster and showcase content outside of its usual verticals. [ more ]

Adjust, part of AppLovin, offers powerful measurement and analytics for app growth across platforms.

Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, Adjust values equitable experiences and the contributions of all team members. [ more ]

LGBTQ+ history will be taught in Washington state schools under new law.

Inclusive curriculum to cover histories, contributions, perspectives of marginalized groups, including LGBTQ people. [ more ]

The British Army is seeking to boost diversity and inclusion by looking overseas for recruitment.

The Army wants to relax security clearance vetting as it sees it as a primary barrier to non-UK personnel gaining commissions. [ more ]

Talea Beer Co. is the only exclusively women-owned and -founded production brewery in NYC.

Talea Beer Co. has shown exceptional growth by opening multiple taprooms in NYC, defying the challenges faced by small businesses. [ more ]

Ada Ventures has a diverse portfolio 14x more diverse in gender and ethnicity than average UK venture funds.

Ada Ventures' 'Inclusive Alpha' methodology focuses on championing diversity without compromising returns. [ more ]

Investment firms and funding organizations are facing lawsuits over financially supporting BIPOC entrepreneurs.

Only 1.1% of venture capital funding in 2022 went to companies with minority founders. [ more ]

Racist graffiti found at Manhattan high school with hate messages and threats.

NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force investigating the incident at The Beacon School. [ more ]

Democrats defend DEI initiatives on college campuses against Republican criticism

DEI offices serve diverse student populations and ensure legal compliance, not promote biased ideologies [ more ]

A Florida school faced backlash for asking parents to sign permission slips for their children to listen to a reading from a Black author.

The school's request was a response to Florida's Parents' Bill of Rights, which gives parents the power to object to classroom content based on their beliefs. [ more ]

Corporate art often lacks realness and raw feeling.

Duane Morris faced backlash for displaying a painting depicting a lynching victim at their Philadelphia headquarters. [ more ]

Biglaw firms using MLK quotes without action

Lawyer advocating for blow [ more ]

Despite conversations about DE&I, the gender pay gap remains persistent and largely unchanged.

At the executive level in European tech, there is no gender pay gap. [ more ]

Jerod Mayo is the first black head coach in Patriots history.

Mayo's hiring is significant for diversity and inclusion in the organization. [ more ]

The College Board has released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, addressing previous criticism and including more material on important topics.

The new framework includes discussions on the Tulsa Race Massacre, Black culture's influence on film and sports, discriminatory practices like redlining, feminism and intersectionality, and works by influential Black writers and activists. [ more ]