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NAACP urges student-athletes to avoid colleges in Florida : It was in response to the University of Florida and other state schools that have eliminated their ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/03/naacp-urges-student-athletes-to-consider-colleges-not-in-florida.html
Quick Glance: NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Florida Universities Over DEI Policy
- The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities after the University of Florida terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions on campus.
- Florida is not the only Republican-led state pushing back on 'woke' programs like DEI initiatives.
- Criticism of the University of Florida's decision has come from various quarters, including alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
- The NAACP emphasizes that the responsibility is not solely on Black students, but also on public institutions to foster a supportive educational environment for all students.
A chilling threat to free speech on Florida campuses | Editorial: A proposed rule will have a chilling effect on free speech at Florida's colleges and ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/18/a-chilling-threat-to-free-speech-on-florida-campuses-editorial/
Student organization at Tallahassee Community College risks losing funding if it does not remove "Black" from its official name due to a new law ... Show more
Quick Glance: Jan. 6 panel votes for subpoena against Trump
- The committee investigates last year's attack on the Capitol and holds its potentially final public hearing before the midterms.
- The hearing is currently underway.
Students, professors protest DEI bill before House panel OKs it: Students and professors expressed their opposition Monday to an anti-DEI bill backed by Gov ...
orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne-florida-college-changes-house-panel-20230313-syekgblnonfgjd2yqtcvzuo6ou-story.html
Death Row Inmate Donald Dillbeck Uses Last Words to Diss Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
thedailybeast.com/death-row-inmate-donald-dillbeck-uses-last-words-to-diss-florida-gov-ron-desantis
Quick Glance: "I REALLY MESSED UP": Florida executes fugitive for 1990 murder
- Donald Dillbeck is shown in this photo provided by the Florida Department of Corrections.
- Dillbeck was found guilty of fatally stabbing a woman near Florida.
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- According to court records, Dillbeck was 11 years into a life sentence for killing the deputy when he walked away from a work release assignment catering a meal for a seniors event.
DeSantis enters new year in national spotlight: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is entering 2023 as one of the hottest commodities in Republican politics amid ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3796903-desantis-enters-new-year-in-national-spotlight/
By squelching diverse opinions, bill is attacking free speech | Commentary: A Florida A&M law professor speaks out against HB 931, a bill that would more closely ...
orlandosentinel.com/opinion/guest-commentary/os-op-hb-93-attack-on-diversity-20230313-x7xyacq5afdhznryuuwnii7buu-story.html
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Quick Glance: Bill stifles diverse opinions, undermining free speech | Commentary
- A law professor at Florida A&M University speaks out against HB 931, a bill that would tighten regulations on the diversity of speakers at state colleges and universities.
- The bill's sponsors have stated unequivocally that it is aimed at diversity and inclusion statements.
- Only those who support non-egalitarian thought control appear to believe that such methods are necessary — even if such actions are "un-American."
- Tallahassee, if you don't like thought, don't ban it; instead, debate it.
Judge blocks Florida’s ‘Stop Woke Act’ restrictions for private companies
washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/18/florida-stop-woke-act/
DeSantis administration aims to “curb” diversity, equity, inclusion in state universities
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article271590247.html
The myth of Florida as ‘the freest state’ | Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis' second inaugural address was a political speech aimed at out-of-state presidential ...
orlandosentinel.com/opinion/editorials/os-op-edit-desantis-second-inaugural-20230106-4ws76ybovrhvlg27ff57fjn2qi-story.html
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Black credit union leaders assess Supreme Court's impact on diversity: In the wake of the decisions to roll back affirmative action provisions within college ...
americanbanker.com/creditunions/news/black-credit-union-leaders-assess-supreme-courts-impact-on-diversity
Paid articlePaid Bob Graham will lie in state Friday in old Capitol. Here’s how to go and where to watch
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287985615.html
Immigration advocates see work permits as Biden’s best option: President Biden’s left flank is pushing for expanded work permits for undocumented immigrants ...
thehill.com/latino/4618409-immigration-advocates-asylum-work-permits-bidens-border/
Florida Attorney General files complaint against the ACC in FSU conflict: AG Ashley Moody and FSU have asked for the conference’s TV contracts with ESPN ...
tampabay.com/sports/seminoles/2024/04/25/florida-attorney-general-acc-fsu-suit-ashley-moody-college-football/
Editorial: Restoring runoff may loosen extremists’ grip: The Florida Legislature did the citizens of the state no favors when it abolished the runoff primary in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/25/runoff-editorial/
India votes in second election phase as Modi vs Gandhi contest heats up: India began voting on Friday in the second phase of the world's biggest election ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-begins-voting-second-phase-giant-election-modi-vs-gandhi-campaign-heats-up-2024-04-26/
Trump Shaped the Supreme Court. Now He Wants His Victory.: The former president expects loyalty while the justices stress independence.
wsj.com/us-news/law/trump-shaped-the-supreme-court-now-he-wants-his-victory-05976052
Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-defend-abortion-access-trumps-home-state-florida/story
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Equity shift in foreclosures: A tale of 2008 vs. 2024 | Opinion: Homeowners in foreclosure today have more to loose than back in 2008 | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/article287906115.html
Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program Black Students Following The End Of Affirmative Action
essence.com/news/duke-ends-scholarship-program-black-students/
Candidate qualifying begins for U.S. Senate, House races in Florida: Candidate qualifying starts for U.S. Senate, House races in Florida's election this ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/22/candidate-qualifying-begins-for-u-s-senate-house-races-in-florida/
Late Gov. Bob Graham to lie in state in Tallahassee: A public memorial service is also being planned for Graham in Miami Lakes.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/19/bob-graham-governor-senator-funeral-lie-in-state-old-capitol/
US appeals court split over Florida ban on Chinese citizens owning property: A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared divided over whether to block a Florida law ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-appeals-court-split-over-florida-ban-chinese-citizens-owning-property-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Editorial: The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/outdoor-workers-extreme-heat-editorial/
Audit finds risk, consequences within UNI’s Compliance and Equity Management Office
thegazette.com/higher-education/audit-finds-risk-consequences-within-unis-compliance-and-equity-management-office/
A UNC board member shares a glimpse into his ill-informed thinking on DEI | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287836635.html
Florida State takes home-court loss in ACC lawsuit, but case ‘not over’: A Leon County judge rules against Florida State but will allow the school to amend its ...
tampabay.com/sports/2024/04/22/florida-state-vs-acc-lawsuit-fsu-football-conference-realignment-clemson/
Editorial: Bob Graham did his best work for the people of Florida: Bob Graham was the last governor who owed his election to a runoff primary ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/bob-graham-editorial/
Joe Biden is headed back to Florida, a state he says he can still win: During a stop in Miami-Dade in January, Biden raised more than $6 million in a single ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287795630.html
Commentary: Will Supreme Court affirmative action ruling affect where high school seniors attend college?
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/opinion-affirmative-action-college-admissions/
Los Angeles Rams 'fired up' after ending first-round pick drought with Jared Verse
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/04/26/rams-nfl-draft-first-round-drought-pick-jared-verse/73465209007/
2024 NFL Draft: Dallas Turner, Byron Murphy lead odds for first defender selected
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/04/24/nfl-draft-odds-top-defense-players/73442015007/
A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states: A conservative quest to limit DEI initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/conservative-quest-limit-diversity-programs-in-states-rcna149163
#MeToo Founder Calls For Unity, Perseverance After Weinstein Conviction Overturned
huffpost.com/entry/metoo-founder-responds-harvey-weinstein-conviction-overturn_n_662a9a72e4b09d8df9d5d98b
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less
stltoday.com/news/nation-world/business/ai-fashion-model-digital-diversity/article_7f7aed63-e161-5d91-99e0-29d3a84036d3.html
Join Hina Nagarajan, Managing Director and CEO, Diageo India, on CNBC-TV18, on 28th April, 5 PM as she shares her thoughts on power of diversity and inclusion ... Show more #ForbesIndiaWPower
Former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao says the tech sector’s DEI push is alive and well: ‘A lot of companies that weren’t serious about diversity took the opportunity to ...
marketwatch.com/story/former-reddit-ceo-ellen-pao-says-the-tech-sectors-dei-push-is-alive-and-well-080a674a
#watch | At Forbes India W-Power Self-Made Women celebrations, Kusha Kapila, Aswiny Iyer Tiwari, Amruta Subhash, and Malvika Khatri highlight the challenges of ... Show more #ForbesIndiaWPower
Payouts over SEND complaints increase by £40,000 in a year: The council's standards committee hears that Cornwall receives much less funding for children ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-council-payouts-over-send-9246152
Poverty experts tell Labor jobseeker payments should be lifted to 90% of age pension
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/26/centrelink-jobseeker-payments-economic-inclusion-advisory-committee
Disability, the neglected piece of the DEI puzzle: Increasing visibility, enhancing support of DEI efforts for persons with disabilities is crucial for an ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/26/disability-the-neglected-piece-of-the-dei-puzzle
Remembering marginalised Malaysians: Despite organisation of many development projects aimed at Malaysia’s Orang Asli community, systemic apartheid hinders ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/26/remembering-marginalised-malaysians
Advancing social protections to bring diversity and inclusion for women in Malaysia’s workforce
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/26/advancing-social-protections-to-bring-diversity-and-inclusion-for-women-in-malaysias-workforce
Every state school in borough to get LGBT+ education as motion passed: The motion came following data stating transphobic attacks had increased by over 1 ...
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/lgbt-education-given-every-state-29060477
Share your Texas universities’ DEI policy experiences: We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/25/dei-policies-texas-universities/
NFL mock draft 5.0: Detroit Lions go OL at 29; J.J. McCarthy goes to an NFC North squad
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/25/nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-go-ol-vikings-move-up-for-jj-mccarthy/73443144007/
The Legislature's attacks on DEI are shortsighted and damaging.: If the inequitable treatment of African Americans were more widely understood ...
expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/texas-dei-campuses-19418462.php
NFL draft best available players: Ranking top 125 entering Round 1: The 2024 NFL draft is here, and USA TODAY Sports has broken down the top 125 players ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/04/25/nfl-draft-best-available-players-ranking-big-board/73450631007/
Empowering Change: The latest in ED&I trends at the annual ED&I in Eastern Europe Conference
business-review.eu/bucharest-going-out/events/empowering-change-the-latest-in-edi-trends-at-the-annual-edi-in-eastern-europe-conference-259822
Florida attorney general files lawsuit against ACC over request for ESPN contract
theathletic.com/5445422/2024/04/25/florida-ag-suing-acc-espn-contract/
The need for comprehensive sexuality education in our schools: The importance of sex education in guiding adolescents cannot be overstated.
thedailystar.net/rising-stars/education/news/the-need-comprehensive-sexuality-education-our-schools-3595296
World Bank, IT ministry to come up with state-level DPI adoption index: 'The state-level DPI index will help analyse gaps to strengthen the digital economy ...
business-standard.com/economy/news/world-bank-meity-to-come-up-with-state-digital-public-infra-adoption-index-124042500986_1.html
Moniepoint MFB MD advocates physical engagement for financial inclusion: The Managing Director of Moniepoint MFB, Babatunde Olofin, has emphasised the ...
punchng.com/moniepoint-mfb-md-advocates-physical-engagement-for-financial-inclusion/
Insiders mock draft: Colts trade back ... and it's a disaster: Insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins play the role of Colts GM Chris Ballard ...
indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2024/04/25/mock-draft-colts-trade-back-and-its-a-disaster/73340693007/
Anoka-Hennepin showdown over DEI issues won't lead to shutdown, district says: One member of a conservative bloc that raised objections over DEI policies now ...
startribune.com/anoka-hennepin-showdown-over-dei-issues-wont-lead-to-shutdown-superintendent-says/600361343/
Community Foundation of Johnson County creating diversity training for nonprofits
thegazette.com/news/community-foundation-of-johnson-county-creating-diversity-training-for-nonprofits/
Simon Community gave 500 smartphones to homeless people: A project that gave smartphones and tablets to 500 people accessing homelessness services has been ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24276882.simon-community-gave-500-smartphones-homeless-people/
Making a case for circular consumer credit - Academia - The Jakarta Post: Making a case for circular consumer credit - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/25/making-a-case-for-circular-consumer-credit.html
#Watch | This conversation by Naiyya Saggi of The Good Glamm Group, Ahana Gautam of Open Secret and Nitin Singh of Barclays at Forbes India W-Power Self-Made ... Show more #ForbesIndiaWPower
Implementation of Disabilities Act remains dismal, says Supreme Court: The bench directed Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab ...
scroll.in/latest/1067000/implementation-of-disabilities-act-remains-dismal-says-supreme-court
IPL 2024: Revolutionary sign language, 4K feed with Atmos sound among other salient features to watch out for
hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2024-revolutionary-sign-language-4k-feed-with-atmos-sound-among-other-salient-features-to-watch-out-for-101713977648270.html
FG plans committee to raise awareness on PWD’s rights: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has directed the establishment of a ...
punchng.com/fg-plans-committee-to-raise-awareness-on-pwds-rights/
Neurodiverse festival: ‘This is all about making a more inclusive Dublin’: City council event to run over two sessions with Merrion Square Park divided into ...
irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2024/04/24/neurodiverse-festival-this-is-all-about-making-a-more-inclusive-dublin/
PayU receives RBI's in-principle approval for payment aggregator role: PayU RBI payment aggregator license: PayU can now on-board new merchants and provide them ...
business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/payu-receives-rbi-s-in-principle-approval-for-payment-aggregator-role-124042400815_1.html
Outside Festival announces film lineup for new downtown Denver fest: A lineup of films highlighting diversity and inclusivity in the outdoor adventure realm has ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/24/denver-outside-festival-film-lineup/
Auditors say it’s hard to tell how Turkey is using EU refugee funds: European Union auditors said on Wednesday that they are unable to establish whether some of ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237214/auditors-say-its-hard-to-tell-how-turkey-is-using-eu-refugee-funds-some-officials-arent-helpful/
Ex-PBS Producer Says He Was Fired From Al Roker Cartoon for Complaining Show Didn’t Honor DEI Policy
thewrap.com/al-roker-weather-hunters-producer-pbs-diversity-lawsuit/
Anti-woke activists are coming for ESG and DEI. Here’s what dedicated leaders can do
fastcompany.com/91110678/after-the-backlash-this-is-the-future-of-esg-and-dei
DEI Statements Are Unreformable: Assessing a debate about a controversial hiring practice
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/dei-statements-hiring-practice/678098/
When it comes to NFL Draft, Brad Holmes won't deviate from what's worked for Lions
detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/23/detroit-lions-brad-holmes-wont-deviate-from-whats-worked-nfl-draft/73347881007/
This picture, snapped by my friend, @tamarahinsontravel, on her travels in Asia, throws up some dilemmas. It’s deeply problematic (LOVE that expression - ... Show more
Leguan island residents empowered with intermediate ICT training - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/24/leguan-island-residents-empowered-with-intermediate-ict-training/
In an interview with Forbes India, Poornima Luthra, associate professor at the Copenhagen Business School, talks about ways to build lasting inclusion at ... Show more www.forbesindia.com/article/mentors-and-mavens/its-time-to-stop-hiring-for-fit-poornima-luthra/92717/1
Academic Freedom Is More Important Now Than Ever: We only have academic freedom because of guarantees established by generations of political struggle.
time.com/6969851/academic-freedom-is-more-important-than-ever-now/
How Inclusive Brands Fuel Growth: Years before the Barbie movie phenomenon, leaders at Mattel became concerned that consumer perceptions of the famous doll were ...
hbr.org/2024/05/how-inclusive-brands-fuel-growth
OJK to legitimize firms that credit-score the unbanked - Regulations - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/23/ojk-to-legitimize-firms-that-credit-score-the-unbanked.html
Whose agenda is being served by the dynamics surrounding AI African data extraction?
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-22-whose-agenda-is-being-served-by-the-dynamics-surrounding-ai-african-data-extraction/
Join us on CNBC-TV18 on 28th April, 5 PM as Hina Nagarajan as shares her journey of driving double-digit growth and championing inclusion & diversity in the ... Show more #ForbesIndiaWPower
💬 “It’s also a massive thing for us to support diversity and inclusion, as it’s often mothers that are expected to take a day off if a child is sick or other ... Show more inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/bills/employer-offers-50-hours-free-childcare-3018142
David Mamet Calls Hollywood’s Diversity Efforts “Fascist Totalitarianism”: The Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter criticized diversity, equity and inclusion as ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-mamet-diversity-in-hollywood-fascist-totalitarianism-1235879253/
A UNC board member shares a glimpse into his ill-informed thinking on DEI | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287836635.html
Disneyland excludes disabled people with discriminatory policy, group says: A DAS Defenders letter to Disney executives and a Change.org petition call on ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/22/disneyland-excludes-disabled-people-with-discriminatory-policy-group-says/
To recognize employers that have continued to prioritize DEI this past year, Forbes has ranked America’s Best Employers For Diversity 2024 ... Show more www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-diversity/ #BestEmployersforDiversity
Exclusive: Female Gamer Rurusama on Her Hopes to Close the Gender Gap in the Gaming Ecosystem
elle.com.sg/life-culture/exclusive-female-gamer-rurusama-interview/
German-speaking Community reforms its special education system: With a proposal for a special decree approved by 22 MPs and two representatives of Vivant who ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1017809/german-speaking-community-reforms-its-special-education-system
To help people with disabilities move freely around the EU, the Commission has proposed new disability and parking cards.✈️♿
We discussed the proposals with ... Show more www.euronews.com/business/2024/04/17/an-eu-wide-disability-card-what-are-the-benefits-and-drawbacks #RealEconomy
Who is Maason Smith? LSU Tigers defensive tackle visited Bengals ahead of 2024 NFL draft
cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2024/04/23/lsu-defensive-tackle-maason-smith-visited-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-draft-prospect/73421614007/
ETTU.org - Celebrating Inclusion and Diversity: ETTU Marks World Table Tennis Day in Saarbrücken
ettu.org/en/n/news/2024/april/celebrating-inclusion-and-diversity--ettu-marks-world-table-tennis-day-in-saarbruecken/
Kikuyus, Luos and Luhyas form majority of employees at Kemsa: Kikuyu, with 124 of their own at the agency, constitute 22.42 per cent. They are followed by the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493669/kikuyus-luos-and-luhyas-form-majority-of-employees-at-kemsa
David Mamet Calls Hollywood’s Diversity Efforts “Fascist Totalitarianism”: The Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter criticized diversity, equity and inclusion as ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-mamet-diversity-in-hollywood-fascist-totalitarianism-1235879253/
Why "DEI" is such a hot-button topic? Exploring diversity, equity and inclusion policies.eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/26/university-of-wyoming-dei-battle/73022868007/
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