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Django
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

DEI is 'elephant in the room' at Miami Beach conference for professionals of color

DEI program cuts significantly impact professionals of color, challenging their representation and opportunities in corporate settings.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

It's Time to Check In for Your D.E. Eye Exam

DEI initiatives can impact perceptions of qualification and merit in professional environments.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 days ago

What Do You Do When Your Nonprofit Staff Want Raises We Can't Afford? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Juggling nonprofit staff wellbeing and finances requires ongoing dialogue and creative solutions.
fromQNS
4 days 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
6 days 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
fromCity Limits
1 week 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
Education
fromSan Jose Inside
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara Schools Supe Warns of Dire Consequences for Head Start

Undocumented children are no longer eligible to enroll in Head Start programs due to new U.S. government policy.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks 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
#artificial-intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The founder of the 'cheat on everything' startup Cluely says using AI in job interviews will soon be widely acceptable

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The founder of the 'cheat on everything' startup Cluely says using AI in job interviews will soon be widely acceptable

fromAbove the Law
4 weeks 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
#cannabis-industry
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Cannabis

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

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Cannabis

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

#social-justice
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month 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
1 month 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
3 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
fromFortune
1 month 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.
#cannabis
fromMedium
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Gonzales: Closing Silicon Valley's digital divide is a moral and economic imperative - San Jose Spotlight

If we're serious about inclusion and economic growth, we must ensure all communities have the tools to thrive in a digital world.
Silicon Valley
#nih
#education
fromHuffPost
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
2 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.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Some of Silicon Valley's most prominent schools have ditched Honors classes in the name of equity - but it's a terrible idea

Palo Alto schools are eliminating Honors courses to promote equity, igniting debate over achievement and meritocracy among parents and students.
Black Lives Matter
fromHuffPost
2 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
2 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF parents

Some of Silicon Valley's most prominent schools have ditched Honors classes in the name of equity - but it's a terrible idea

#juneteenth
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
fromStreetsblog
2 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
2 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Pitches Ideas For Progress

"We did not want to just have those 50 great ideas sit in this document on our website, we want to move them forward and get it in front of people."
Brooklyn
from48 hills
2 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
fromHackernoon
3 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Ditching DEI hurt Target's sales in first quarter

Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs negatively impacted Target's sales and customer foot traffic.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season

The 2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan has been rescinded as it did not support FEMA's mission, prompting the creation of a new strategy aligned with essential tasks.
SF politics
#leadership
#verizon
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
Social justice

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is letting ISPs merge-as long as they end DEI programs

Verizon alters DEI strategies in response to regulatory pressures, disbanding dedicated roles amid criticism of its compliance decisions.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Verizon ends DEI policies to get FCC's blessing for its $20 billion Frontier deal

Verizon ends its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, a decision linked to FCC approval of its acquisition deal.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Verizon ends DEI policies to get FCC's blessing for its $20 billion Frontier deal

Verizon ends its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, a decision linked to FCC approval of its acquisition deal.
Arts
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How to plan for the 'creative wellness' of a city

Cultural planning is vital for equitable communities, integrating creative wellness into urban development.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

RHS ambassador for communities quits, saying he was made to feel a nuisance'

I entered this role well intentioned and optimistic. On reflection, I now see that I was also naive. Representation without redistribution of power is not justice.
London politics
US politics
fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Shepard Fairey Drops New 2 Colorway "DEI-TY" Screenprint

Shepard Fairey's new print critiques the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, reflecting the importance of DEI in American society.
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Changes on the way for Austin's scooters - Austin Monitor

Joe al-Hajeri emphasized that the city aims for consistent communication with the public about the scooter rental program, indicating responsiveness to ongoing feedback and criticism.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Level from the start: Pro sports reimagined

The buzz surrounding the WNBA's 2025 season reflects the league's progress, but we still face systemic inequity that needs addressing.
Women in technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Aging in place is not equally accessible' to all, study finds

The main takeaway from our research is that aging in place is not equally accessible to everyone... There's an enormous potential for inequity even here in Canada.
Higher education
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