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CVS loses latest bid to escape HIV patients' discrimination lawsuit: CVS Health has lost a bid to escape a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the company of ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/cvs-loses-latest-bid-escape-hiv-patients-discrimination-lawsuit-2024-04-19/
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
Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
U.S. news organizations urge Biden, Trump to commit to debates: A dozen leading U.S. news organizations collectively urged U.S. President Joe Biden and former ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-news-organizations-urge-biden-trump-commit-debates-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
- Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.
- Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.
- While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.
- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
NPR defends its journalism after senior editor says it has lost the public's trust
npr.org/2024/04/09/1243755769/npr-journalist-uri-berliner-trust-diversity
CVS opens first-of-its-kind workforce training and community center in Baton Rouge
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/cvs-opens-unique-workforce-training-center-in-baton-rouge/article_07fdb602-0335-11ef-8047-87538fa5ccc6.html
Two-thirds of colleges mandate DEI courses for graduation, report finds: A new report by Speech First investigated 248 colleges from around the U.S ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/two-thirds-colleges-mandate-dei-courses-graduation-report-finds
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
Exclusive: VC firm Redesign Health looks to raise $250 million: Health startup investor and accelerator Redesign Health is targeting a fresh $250 million raise ...
businessinsider.com/exclusive-vc-firm-redesign-health-raise-250-million-2024-4
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
Biden administration adds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, assault victims
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245858954/title-ix-changes-lgbtq-assault-victim-transgender-biden-administration
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Expands Title IX Protection for LGBTQ Students, Assault Victims
- The Biden administration released rules that protect the rights of LGBTQ students and change how schools can respond to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
- The Education Department updated Title IX, the 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination in school programs, with the changes set to take effect on August 1.
- The new rules eliminate in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations, broaden the definition of sexual harassment, and officially expand Title IX interpretation to cover pregnant, gay, and transgender students.
- These changes have sparked mixed reviews and controversy, with supporters praising the increased safety for students while critics argue that the new regulations infringe on due process rights and expressive freedoms.
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO: The senior editor says CEO Katherine Maher has "divisive views" that confirm the issues he wrote about in ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245283076/npr-editor-uri-berliner-resigns-ceo-katherine-maher
What to Know About State Laws That Limit or Ban D.E.I. Efforts at Colleges: Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have become a target of conservatives ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/us/dei-education-state-laws.html
AI-generated fashion models could bring more diversity to the industry - or not: AI fashion modeling is on the rise but its use has complicated implications for ...
abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/ai-generated-fashion-models-bring-diversity-industry-leave-109216358
Iowa state universities eliminate, reorganize DEI offices to meet regents' directives
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/26/iowa-state-universities-eliminate-reorganize-dei-offices/73468164007/
London Marathon to award wheelchair and non-disabled athletes equal prize money: In a global first for equality in sports, wheelchair athletes and non-disabled ...
nbcnews.com/news/sports/london-marathon-award-wheelchair-non-disabledd-athletes-equal-prize-mo-rcna148524
Helena Foulkes: The Power of Asking 'What Could Go Right?': Plan for what success would look like.
inc.com/ranjay-gulati/helena-foulkes-power-of-asking-what-could-go-right.html
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban: Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 ...
thehill.com/homenews/4603909-ut-austin-students-protest-layoffs-over-new-dei-ban/
Texas: Diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
apnews.com/article/dei-texas-university-job-cuts-939b334d85108e498c0f85d2ad44ebc2
Quick Glance: Semitrailer Crashes into Public Safety Building Intentionally
- A Texas semitrailer driver crashed a stolen 18-wheeler through a public safety building after his commercial driver's license renewal was rejected, resulting in one death and 13 injuries.
- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the incident, which required a heavy police presence to manage the impact of the attack.
Paralympians urge Nike to allow single shoe sales: Retired athlete Stef Reid says the company doesn't sell single shoes despite using amputee models.
bbc.com/news/newsbeat-68739752
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 lawmaker proposed a bill that would ban DEI in medical schools. Doctors say it could roll back progress toward improving Black maternal health.
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/dei-medical-schools-black-maternal-health-reaj/
Will Cambridge Support Free Speech? | by Peter Singer - Project Syndicate: Peter Singer examines the university’s ongoing case against Nathan Cofnas ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/cambridge-nathan-cofnas-free-speech-case-by-peter-singer-2024-04
DEI ‘lives on’ after Supreme Court ruling, but critics see an opening: Legal experts largely agreed the Muldrow ruling lowered the bar in workplace bias claims ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/19/dei-supreme-court-muldrow/
Irish Muslim Council chair begins European election run: Chairperson of the Irish Muslim Council Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri has launched his campaign to become an ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0412/1443185-european-elections/
LGBTQ South Asians are celebrating 'Monkey Man' for its representation of India's trans community
nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/dev-patel-monkey-man-trans-hijra-rcna147253
#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.
Texas proves DEI programs aren't just wasteful – they've failed. Focus on merit instead.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/08/dei-ban-texas-colleges-workplace-focus-merit/73221580007/
Tax capital gains like other income, yes – but tax all kinds of income less: We are hearing a lot of moaning about the hardships imposed on corporations and on ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-tax-capital-gains-like-other-income-yes-but-tax-all-kinds-of-income/
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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
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
Policy change at North Carolina university system could cut DEI staff: A committee at North Carolina's public university system voted in less than four minutes ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/policy-change-north-carolina-university-system-cut-dei-staff-rcna148367
PM vows inclusivity for all Malaysians regardless of race: No place for racial discrimination in the country, Anwar says.
malaysiakini.com/news/702453
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CVS Omnicare staff in Las Vegas vote to join new union: Staff at CVS Health's unit Omnicare in Las Vegas voted to join the Pharmacy Guild ...
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Puma, PVH Leaders Join FN Summit ‘Hot List’ Speaker Lineup: The FN Summit is set for June 25 in New York. A new diversity panel has been announced to tackle the ...
footwearnews.com/business/business-news/fn-summit-2024-new-york-diversity-panel-info-1203619428/
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
Ram Madhav writes: India should steer the global conservative movement: Liberal backlash is intensifying. But a strong Indian leadership can stabilise its ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ram-madhav-writes-india-should-steer-the-global-conservative-movement-9292796/
John Lewis Partnership reveals job interview questions online as part of inclusivity drive
itv.com/news/2024-04-26/john-lewis-reveals-job-interview-questions-online-as-part-of-inclusivity-drive
Kevin Beirne: Bambie Thug's refusal to boycott Eurovision is baffling, but they’re following the example set b
independent.ie/opinion/comment/kevin-beirne-bambie-thugs-refusal-to-boycott-eurovision-is-baffling-but-theyre-following-the-example-set-by-the-government/a31349020.html
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How to Update Your Consumer Archetypes for Gender Inclusivity: Consumers who don’t see themselves in one brand will look to another.
adweek.com/creativity/how-to-update-your-consumer-archetypes-for-gender-inclusivity/
Steering the skies: Airline’s talent management perspective: To thrive in this evolving landscape, Airlines must prioritize talent management and invest in ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/jobs-and-career/steering-the-skies-airline-s-talent-management-perspective-4604216
How can we build the inclusive system everyone wants?: The evidence is clear that our system is far from inclusive. It’s time we did something about it ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/together-we-can-build-the-inclusive-system-we-all-want/
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
DEI Statements Are Unreformable: Assessing a debate about a controversial hiring practice
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/dei-statements-hiring-practice/678098/
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/
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
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
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
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/
A UNC board member shares a glimpse into his ill-informed thinking on DEI | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287836635.html
David Mamet slams Hollywood diversity initiatives as 'garbage': At the L.A. Times Festival of Books, playwright and filmmaker David Mamet blames age ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-21/david-mamet-hollywood-diversity-dei-initiatives-festival-of-books
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/
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
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/
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/
Lake City adds 120 new housing units to combat homelessness among Native people: The Sacred Medicine House is now open for Native American and Alaska Native ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/lake-city-targets-homelessness-in-native-community-with-120-new-units/
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/
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/
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
Coachella 2024: Providing a safe space for everyone through Community: Coachella Community promotes inclusivity and provides training to prevent overdoses.
pressenterprise.com/2024/04/22/coachella-2024-providing-a-safe-space-for-everyone-through-community/
Film Exec Known for His Diversity Efforts Allegedly Sent Racist, Antisemitic Texts (Report)
hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/film-exec-ryan-millsap-racist-antisemitic-texts-1235878368/
Will the new EU disability card guarantee freedom of movement for everyone?: Around one in four people over the age of 16 were living with some form of ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/17/will-the-new-eu-disability-card-guarantee-freedom-of-movement-for-everyone
Malawi: Eye Health Project Tackles Inequity By Bringing Health Services To The Community
allafrica.com/stories/202404220099.html
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
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/
Driving innovation: The power of inclusion in the future of AI | UiPath: Read insights from AI and tech leaders on the importance of diversity and inclusion now ...
uipath.com/inclusion-improves-ai-innovation
Mend Coffee opens in Atlanta as a space to ‘reimagine the story of disability’: April 15, Wolf and her husband Jay, opened Mend Coffee & Goods in Buckhead ...
ajc.com/food-and-dining/mend-coffee-opens-in-atlanta-as-a-space-to-reimagine-the-story-of-disability/UL3TWJNNNNF3LJD7ECCUMXVDRA/
New acting vice president of enrollment and retention takes over at Milwaukee Area Technical College for Eva Martinez Powless
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/04/22/matc-administrator-martinez-powless-replaced/73325449007/
Internet Can't Cope With Feature Left in Police Station Converted to Studio: The inclusion of this particularly arresting feature had some people baffled but the ...
newsweek.com/police-station-converted-studio-apartment-prison-cell-1892889
Calm down, the sky isn’t going to fall with the capital gains tax hike: For businesses, and for individuals beyond a certain threshold, 67 per cent of capital ...
theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-calm-down-the-sky-isnt-going-to-fall-with-the-capital-gains-tax-hike/
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Grenada PM wants more inclusion in Caribbean tourism industry: ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell Monday called for more ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/grenada-pm-wants-inclusion-caribbean-tourism-industry/
Colne BID member S. Craig Barbering sets up We Evolve mental health project: A Colne barber is hoping to be a cut above in the battle for better mental health by ...
burnleyexpress.net/health/colne-bid-member-s-craig-barbering-sets-up-we-evolve-mental-health-project-4599799
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