Japan has just 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies, survey shows
Japan's corporate gender disparity highlights challenges in achieving government targets for female executive representation.
More major firms are dropping Human Rights Campaign's LGBTQ+ rights report card amid anti-diversity backlash
The Corporate Equality Index has expanded significantly, reflecting improved LGBTQ+ workplace rights, but now faces conservative backlash against diversity initiatives.
Women in tech groups 'can't run on inspiration alone'
Women in STEM initiatives are facing critical funding shortages, threatening their survival and impact.
N.C. universities cut 59 positions after DEI policy repeal
The repeal of the DEI policy at UNC led to significant job cuts and a financial saving of $17.1 million for the universities.
Competitive academic cultures often encourage discrimination (opinion)
Marginalized individuals often face resentment and accusations after achieving success, questioning their merit due to systemic racism in academic settings.
Harley-Davidson caves to right-wingers & drops affiliation with LGBTQ+ organization - LGBTQ Nation
Harley-Davidson has ceased its diversity initiatives amid scrutiny and backlash from conservative groups, raising questions about the effectiveness of prior commitments.
Connecting minority students with private scholarships
Targeted outreach efforts by Common App and Scholarship America increased scholarship applications and awards for underrepresented students.
Merrill Lynch settles class action racial discrimination lawsuit for $20 million
Merrill Lynch settles $20 million racial discrimination lawsuit against Black financial advisers.
Ad Agencies Can Help Reduce Racial Wealth Gap in America
Black-owned small businesses can achieve remarkable success with social media and community support.
Indie agency Boathouse creates supplier diversity program as agencies expand external DEI efforts
Agencies like Boathouse are implementing supplier diversity programs to expand diversity initiatives and opportunities for non-certified diverse suppliers.
Black Tech Nation Ventures's diversity thesis undeterred by growing DEI backlash
BTNV addresses funding gap for Black founders
Initial fundraising success followed by challenges in raising full amount
John Brooks Slaughter, trailblazing engineer who led Occidental College, dies at 89
John Brooks Slaughter, the first Black director of the National Science Foundation and the first Black president of Occidental College, passed away at the age of 89.
Slaughter was a trailblazer in engineering and diversity initiatives, advocating for Black voices in major institutions.
Race was once factored into college admissions. Now, it's factored out.
Colleges, including Queens University, are adapting to a new race-neutral era following the Supreme Court's decision on race-conscious admissions.
$16-M Funding Will Highlight African American History in New York State
Governor Hochul allocated $16 million for African American History Commission recommendations.