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Social justice
fromNature
3 months ago

Decolonize scientific institutions, don't just diversify them

Pace of change in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for marginalized scholars remains slow.
Social justice
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Diversity Think Tank: Stepping back? A look at DEI in the current climate | Computer Weekly

Scaling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives risks stifling innovation and diminishing societal progress.
US politics
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago

In brief: Oakland invites AI experts' ideas to improve public services

Oakland seeks AI partners through an RFI to pilot equitable, guarded AI solutions across city services using data governance and staff Copilot trials.
Higher education
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

De Anza College eligible for national prize for high achievement

De Anza College is one of 200 U.S. community colleges eligible to compete for the 2027 $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Mercury Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Portland Parks Levy

Vote yes on the Portland parks levy to prevent a roughly $90 million shortfall, major layoffs, reduced services, and harms to low-income residents.
#education-policy
Environment
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile

Event presents car-free solutions, traces car-centric culture's links to inequality, climate crisis, and loneliness, showcases city examples, and offers practical car-free tips.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Mamdani's opponents want to grow NYC's gifted programs. Attracting students isn't easy.

City leaders propose expanding gifted programs, but enrollment declines, demographic disparities, and practical challenges complicate efforts to increase access.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Case for Gifted Education

Gifted education is a necessary form of specialized support that must remain and be expanded to ensure equity and prevent deepening inequality.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

New York City provides long-term support to five local arts organisations

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) has announced five new members of its (Cig)-an exclusive programme for private arts organisations that operate on public land to receive long-term support from the city, including an annual operations subsidy. One arts organisation from each of the city's five boroughs was inducted into the group-Brooklyn's , Manhattan's , the , the on Staten Island and the in Queens.
New York City
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Cannabis in the City: The BQE - Reinvesting Where NYC Was Harmed the Most | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

This convening marked a crucial step in realizing one of the most important promises of cannabis legalization in New York-that the neighborhoods most damaged by prohibition would be the first to benefit from legalization's revenue streams. New York's adult-use cannabis market has already generated hundreds of millions in sales. By statute, 40% of the state's cannabis tax revenue flows into the Community Reinvestment Fund, which aims to channel resources into programs that directly uplift historically over-policed and underserved communities.
Cannabis
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Portland Parks & Recreation levy campaign launches amid funding challenges * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland seeks voter approval for a five-year parks levy to raise 91.2 million dollars annually to fund parks, arts programs, and avert large service cuts.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

TechCrunch's Equity podcast is on video, starting today | TechCrunch

TechCrunch's Equity podcast released its first video episode and will add more video episodes, inviting listeners to resubscribe or try the video format.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Whose Ladder Do We Climb?

23-year-old James is a technical whiz, delivering flawless code in solitude. His peer Jasmine is slower to master code, but mentors colleagues, helps new hires settle in, and diffuses team tensions before they escalate. Young James is quickly promoted and praised for his skills. However, young Jasmine's skills go largely unnoticed. She is slower to progress in her career and receives little acknowledgement for her strengths.
Women
Environment
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: When 'Black Mayonnaise' Becomes Real Estate Gold, And The Equity Challenges of Gowanus

Large-scale environmental remediation can improve ecology yet drive neighborhood change, requiring equity-centered monitoring, transparent CSO metrics, and climate-adaptive planning to protect affordability and resilience.
#digital-divide
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Renting vs. owning a home - which is best for you right now?

Renting is a short-term commitment. You can sign a lease and have the flexibility to move somewhere else after the lease is over Maintenance and repairs are typically handled by the landlord, saving you time and money. Additionally, taxes and other local expenses are also usually covered by the landlord If you live in a city with high property taxes, renting may be more affordable, helping to reduce your monthly payments
East Bay (California)
New York City
fromSmart Cities Dive
3 months ago

NYC unveils master plan to expand pedestrian, bicycle paths

New York City has released a comprehensive plan to expand its greenways network, enhancing access for pedestrians and cyclists.
fromFortune
3 months ago

Words like 'DEI' and 'gender' are sharply declining in corporate filings

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.
US politics
fromQNS
3 months ago

Section of Rockaway Beach in Edgemere reopened to public after decades of closure - QNS

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced the reopening of a section of Rockaway Beach from Beach 43rd Street to Beach 47th Street after decades of closure.
New York City
Women
fromFast Company
3 months ago

5 ways business leaders can challenge bias and champion inclusion

Diversity and inclusion efforts are under threat from political pressures and systemic bias, risking the progress made in fairness.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Assemblymember honored at San Jose health fair

Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens received the Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award for advocating equity and access for underserved communities.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

JD Vance Apparently Had A River's Water Level Raised For His Family Vacation

Using taxpayer funds for the vice president's canoeing while cutting national park budgets is seen as inequitable.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Blasted for Capitulating to Trump, Pickathon Memories, and FBI to Track Down Texas Democrats

Mayor Keith Wilson's capitulation to Trump's order undermines diversity and equity policies in Portland.
Social justice
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Diversity Think Tank: Divesting from inclusion is a tech business mistake | Computer Weekly

Inclusion programs aim to create supportive workplaces by embracing diverse perspectives and recognizing differences in race, gender, and background.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

City Renews Fair Housing Commitments, Focusing on Climate and Affordability

New York City announces new fair housing goals to increase neighborhood access for residents.
#higher-education
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

How Philanthropy Can Lead in Building Ethical AI for the Public Good - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Philanthropy has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to push AI to fulfill its potential to deliver enormous benefits to society by prioritizing ethical AI and impacting the nonprofit sector.
Photography
#lgbtq
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

U.S. Education Department encourages schools to use AI in the classroom

The U.S. Department of Education encourages schools to utilize federal funding for expanding artificial intelligence in education.
fromAbove the Law
4 months 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
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

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

We want to make sure that New York becomes the cannabis capital of the globe, Adams said. Learn, get more information and let's keep lighting up.
Cannabis
#social-justice
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 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
US politics
fromFortune
4 months 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.
fromwww.harpersbazaar.com
4 months ago

Inside 3 Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensaries in New York City

Since 2022, the state has invested millions in programs like the Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licensing program (CAURD) aimed at aiding those affected by cannabis prohibition.
Cannabis
Mobile UX
fromMedium
4 months 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 months 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 months 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
2 years 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.
NYC real estate
fromCNET
5 months 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.
Science
fromNature
5 months ago

Daily briefing: Judge orders the restoration of hundreds of NIH grants

A US judge has mandated the restoration of NIH funding for cancelled diversity and COVID-19 related research, citing discrimination concerns.
#education
fromHuffPost
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
SF parents

San Jose middle schoolers to take college classes, get credits through new program

Eighth-grade students in East San Jose will take college classes this summer to enhance educational equity.
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
6 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromHuffPost
5 months 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
6 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.
#juneteenth
fromwww.npr.org
5 months 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.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
5 months 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
5 months 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.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn Pitches Ideas For Progress

Brooklyn leaders convened to address equity and affordability issues at a recent policy symposium.
from48 hills
5 months 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
Startup companies
fromHackernoon
6 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.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 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.
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