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Graphic design
fromChrbutler
15 hours ago

Red-lining AI - Christopher Butler

Bans on AI-generated content limit creative potential and ignore the complexities of automation's role in design and ethics.
#diversity
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Just Because We Disagree Doesn't Mean You're Wrong

Disagreement often stems from differing values rather than faulty reasoning, highlighting the importance of understanding what others care about.
Boston
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

FA probes alleged discriminatory remark to referee

The FA is investigating an alleged discriminatory remark made towards referee Sunny Singh Gill during a National League match.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Discomfort Is the Key to Culturally Competent Leadership

Culturally competent leaders enhance team performance by embracing humility, adaptability, and ongoing self-awareness.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Soccer star admits he was wrong about Chappell Roan hotel incident & people are furious at him - LGBTQ Nation

Jorginho misinterpreted an incident involving Chappell Roan, leading to public criticism without an apology.
#racism
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
Education

Lynnfield searches for new middle school principal amid uproar over handling of racist bullying

fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago
Social justice

I Always Thought I Was an Accepting Person. Then an Influx of Immigrants Moved In-and My Reaction Startled Me.

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Spurs condemn vile, dehumanising racism' aimed at Kevin Danso online

Tottenham condemned racist abuse aimed at Kevin Danso and reported it to the police, emphasizing zero tolerance for discrimination in football.
Education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Lynnfield searches for new middle school principal amid uproar over handling of racist bullying

Lynnfield seeks a new middle school principal following increased racist incidents, prompting accountability and a commitment to student safety from district leaders.
NYC politics
fromDaily Kos
1 week ago

GOP lawmaker can't stop spouting racist BS about Mamdani

GOP Rep. Randy Fine calls for the deportation of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, citing alleged citizenship application lies and affiliations with disallowed groups.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

I Always Thought I Was an Accepting Person. Then an Influx of Immigrants Moved In-and My Reaction Startled Me.

Acknowledging and confronting personal prejudices is a crucial step towards becoming a better ally.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

I Was Raised to Be Accepting. Yet, I Find Myself Battling Strange New Thoughts About Immigrants.

Acknowledging and confronting personal prejudices is a crucial step towards becoming a better ally and challenging racism.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?

Some African elites benefited from the slave trade, complicating the narrative of reparations in the context of historical injustices.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Philz Coffee suddenly retreats from Pride flag ban after employee & community outcry - LGBTQ Nation

Philz Coffee CEO reversed a decision to remove Pride flags after backlash from employees and the LGBTQ+ community.
#lgbtq
Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
#disability-rights
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
Women
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why work still sucks for women

Women face significant workplace challenges, including the gender pay gap, leadership barriers, harassment, and unpaid domestic work responsibilities.
European startups
fromFast Company
4 days ago

AI isn't built for all languages and cultures. There's a push to fix that

Assem Sabry created Horus, an AI model focused on Egyptian culture, to address the lack of representation in the AI industry.
Games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Chinese Esports Host Accused Of Blackface Following On-Stream Stunt

Zha Zha's black body paint during a tournament was misinterpreted as blackface due to cultural context and competitive gaming tactics.
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

ICE detainees' deaths raise questions about news coverage of Asian communities - Poynter

The Asian community's voices are absent in local news coverage, especially regarding recent deaths in ICE custody.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reform activist suspended over racist and antisemitic comments remains election agent

Adam Mitula was suspended as a party member pending investigation after evidence showed he posted a highly offensive racial slur aimed at black people and made derogatory remarks about Jewish women.
UK politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

During House Panel, RFK Jr. Refuses to Acknowledge He Called for "Re-Parenting" Black Kids in 2024

Kennedy claimed that 'every Black kid is now just standard put on Adderall, SSRIs, benzos, which are known to induce violence.' He suggested the best way to treat children in those situations is to have them be 're-parented' into a community where they will have no access to technology.
NYC parents
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
1 week ago

The important role of ignorance in building a better society

Total freedom without laws leads to chaos; social contracts are essential for order and security in society.
#antisemitism
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Editorial | Fighting the darkness of hatred in NYC and beyond | amNewYork

Excessive hate permeates society, manifesting in hate crimes disproportionately targeting Jewish communities, requiring urgent action and accountability from leadership.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

We All Hate AI, but if You're Poor, It Can Really Ruin Your Life

Luxury brands are emphasizing human artistry over AI to maintain exclusivity and appeal to consumers' desire for authenticity.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How to spot the red flags of a toxic culture

Workplace culture significantly influences job satisfaction and career success, with toxic environments leading to disengagement and unhappiness.
Social justice
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Civil Rights, Civic Transport - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration is moving to rescind regulations that protect civil rights in transportation projects.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Shocking video shows man attacking gay reality TV couple's vehicle in road rage incident - LGBTQ Nation

A road rage incident in West Hollywood involved a man attacking a gay couple's car while they were inside, fearing for their safety.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
#transgender-rights
SF parents
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

A Black, Disabled Truck Driver Says He Faced Years of Harassment. Now It's Going to Trial | KQED

Cemex faces federal trial over allegations of racial and disability harassment against a disabled Black truck driver.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

We All Belong: A Perspective on People on the Outskirts

People with psychosis and mental health conditions often feel a profound sense of not belonging in society and psychiatric settings.
Psychology
fromMail Online
1 month ago

People with foreign accents are seen as less competent, study reveals

Foreign accents reduce audience engagement on TED Talks despite equal content quality, creating an 'accent penalty' that affects reach and influence.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
US politics
fromAFRO American Newspapers
1 month ago

UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations

A U.N. panel found that racist hate speech by U.S. political leaders and immigration crackdowns have caused grave human rights violations and urged suspension of enforcement near schools, hospitals, and faith institutions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Discrimination is a widespread phenomenon in Germany

One in eight people in Germany experienced discrimination in 2022, affecting approximately nine million individuals based on physical appearance alone.
LGBT
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Being gay feels like a liability again': More LGBTQ+ workers are staying in the closet

Despite corporate pride initiatives, LGBTQ+ employees are increasingly hiding their identities at work, with nearly half now less open about their identity than a year ago.
Music
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Diversity Informs the Conversation

Shared attention and inclusive listening, not uniformity, enable social cohesion and allow diverse perspectives to form a coherent, exploratory collective voice.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Man who shouted n-word at Black actors wants you to know he also yelled "pedophile" at a bi actor - LGBTQ Nation

Davidson - who attended the awards ceremony as an executive producer for a biopic about his life with TS, I Swear, which was nominated for five BAFTA awards - recently told Variety that ceremony organizers assured him "that any swearing would be edited out of the broadcast," aired on a two-hour delay by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Film
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Colleges quietly cut ties with organizations that help people of color

Since last year, more than 100 schools have ended partnerships with the PhD Project, a group founded in 1994 to diversify the pipeline of students who aspire to become business school professors. That came after the U.S. Department of Education last March announced probes into 45 universities that partnered with the group. More than a dozen of those schools have quietly reached agreements with the administration to resolve the investigations.
US news
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

90 Percent of Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaints Were Dismissed Last Year. Here's Why. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education has created a crisis that critics long feared: leaving marginalized students vulnerable to misconduct with little federal intervention. A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan arm of Congress, paints a damning picture of how mass layoffs and the slashing of resources at the agency have significantly impacted the civil rights of students.
US politics
Upper West Side
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hunter College professor Allyson Friedman placed on leave for racist hot mic comments

Hunter College placed an associate biology professor on leave after she made racist comments about Black students during a virtual school meeting that were caught on a hot mic.
Television
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Jay Manuel gets candid about ANTM's blackface controversy: "As a person of color ... it was not easy for me" - Queerty

Creative collaboration on the show shifted from intimate, integrity-driven decision-making to corporate-driven demands that produced ethically questionable, racially insensitive creative choices.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

"Look at who's in political control": How HIV disclosure laws are steeped in racial bias - LGBTQ Nation

Thirty-two states criminalize HIV non-disclosure during consensual sex, with Black Americans arrested and convicted at disproportionately higher rates than their representation among people living with HIV.
Design
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The biggest barrier to accessibility is not usability

Accessible product adoption fails primarily due to shame and stigma rather than functional deficiencies; successful design requires dignity and emotional appeal alongside technical functionality.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

I will continue the fight for environmental justice in Black communities

Robert Bullard pioneered environmental justice by documenting pollution disparities in Black communities and converting research into policy action and legal challenges.
Social justice
fromFortune
1 month ago

HR's new DEI reality: document everything | Fortune

Companies should ground DEI efforts in solid business cases to ensure their survival amid increased discrimination litigation and regulatory scrutiny.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Colorism: An Underrecognized Mental Health Issue

Colorism systematically privileges lighter skin and profoundly influences mental health, identity, relationships, education, employment, and health outcomes worldwide.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CBS Sports Host Blasts Player Accused of Using Racist Insult: You're Wrong!'

Well, I guess today is a new day in football, but with the same old racist problems; and whilst we do wanna focus on the games ahead today because the game is what we love yesterday does still linger. And whether or not you like Vini Jr., that shouldn't shape your opinion on this incident, and which team you support, it shouldn't affect which side of the story that you fall on.
Soccer (FIFA)
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: The myth of anti-white discrimination in L.A. schools - and the politics behind it

Los Angeles Unified directs extra resources to schools that are over 70% non-white, and a lawsuit alleges this policy discriminates against white and Middle Eastern students.
fromMedium
2 months ago

The blind spots of inclusive AI

Algorithms can now transcribe meetings in real time, translate across languages instantly, summarise dense reports in seconds, and generate content tailored to different reading levels. For many users, these are not just productivity gains. They are meaningful improvements in access, sometimes the difference between participating fully and struggling quietly on the margins. Voice interfaces reduce reliance on complex forms. Automated captions support participation in live conversations. Generative tools can rephrase technical or academic language into something clearer and more digestible.
Artificial intelligence
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Racial Bias in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychosis

Schizophrenia and psychosis have been historically and presently overdiagnosed in Black individuals, driven by racialized perceptions that hinder accurate diagnosis and equitable care.
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Racist remarks from NYC mom at parent council meeting spark citywide backlash

They're too dumb to know they're in a bad school," said Friedman, who is a professor at Hunter College. She then appeared to misattribute and misquote Black historian Carter G. Woodson. "Apparently Martin Luther King said it: If you train a Black person well enough, they'll know to use the back. You don't have to tell them anymore," Friedman said.
NYC parents
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

White people are increasingly protesting oppression. The interest convergence theory explains why. - LGBTQ Nation

An armed, masked ICE officer in Minneapolis fatally shot Renee Nicole Good at point-blank range as she moved her car away from an ICE operation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Struggles of Invisible Disabilities

Invisible disabilities—chronic pain, ADHD, depression, chronic fatigue, autoimmune and neurological disorders—are often unseen, provoke skepticism, and require awareness, accommodation, and flexible support.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Fair housing is more than a compliance issue: It's an opportunity to modernize the process.

Fair Housing is a legal framework prohibiting housing discrimination that faces shifting federal policy, enforcement battles, and intense local-federal political conflict.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Everyone In the Office Disrespects My Co-Worker in the Same Way. It's Infuriating.

I'm transmasc but not out at work, and each time Alex is misgendered I also feel invalidated and even a bit unsafe. This hasn't impacted my work necessarily, but it has impacted how I view and feel comfortable with my co-workers. I know I'm expecting a lot from people with Harry Potter and Bible quotes in their offices, but I feel like they should at least be trying.
LGBT
#ice
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Many alleged suicides of Black trans women are in fact modern-day lynchings, report finds

Law enforcement in Southern states may be systematically misclassifying deaths of transgender women as suicides to conceal bias-motivated killings that constitute modern-day lynchings.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have deja vu

Black families who have lost loved ones to police violence said the killings in Minnesota have brought back painful memories of their own fights for justice as law enforcement agencies spun up narratives to suggest officers had no other choice but to kill their relatives. And these law enforcement agencies often make no effort to publicly correct misstatements or falsehoods that might have impact on a fair justice process, experts said.
Social justice
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