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John Fetterman endorses Mitt Romney for president — of Harvard: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) endorsed retiring Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) to take the helm of ...
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Kamen: Accusations of racism at the fair - Soft ice cream seller changes name: Soft ice cream was advertised as “Eisneger” at a fair stand in Kamen ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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After catch and release, here's how to make sure reef fish survive : People who fish in Florida and in federal waters are required to have special gear on board ...
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Vinicius Jr 'can't fight racism alone' in Spain, says African keeper: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, says a player banned for ...
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Bob Graham, former Florida governor and US senator with a common touch, dies at 87
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/bob-graham-dies-former-florida-governor-us-senator-obituary/73350949007/
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
How Inclusive Brands Fuel Growth: Years before the Barbie movie phenomenon, leaders at Mattel became concerned that consumer perceptions of the famous doll were ...
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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 ...
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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/
A challenge to leftist bias moves into America’s public universities: Florida leads a push against prevailing progressivism
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Quick Glance: Conservative Reforms in Florida's Public Universities
- In Florida, Yale alumni are driving ambitious plans to reform higher education.
- Governor Ron DeSantis is advocating for changes at public universities in Florida.
- The University of Florida is implementing significant reforms, including the establishment of the Hamilton Centre.
- The Hamilton Centre at UF aims to be America's top program in Western civilization.
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 ...
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A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states: A conservative quest to limit DEI initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals ...
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Sony Says Stellar Blade Art Referencing Racist Language Was Unintentional, Will be Patched Out - IGN
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Biden administration adds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, assault victims
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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
21m-selling rapper plays to near-empty arena: He’s sold more than 21 million albums in the US alone, but it seems rapper Nelly quite literally couldn’t give away ...
news.com.au/entertainment/music/tours/21mselling-rapper-nelly-performs-to-nearempty-arena/news-story/be768c10d2a68e3fc9dcf2a1f10d686f
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
The UConn men's basketball team has won back-to-back NCAA championships: The men's Huskies team is the first to win the NCAA basketball tournament back-to-back ...
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Florida pre-med student stabs mother more than 70 times, killing her during visit, authorities say
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A White author calculated just how much racism has benefited her. Here’s what she found
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/the-white-bonus-book-tracie-mcmillan-cec/
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
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 ...
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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/
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/
Texas: Diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
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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.
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EU: Racist policing widely under-reported, FRA says: Young men, ethnic minorities and people who do not identify as heterosexual are stopped most often by police ...
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Ivy League grads risk losing prized jobs for allowing antisemitic protests to fester: Wall Street honchos
nypost.com/2024/04/24/business/ivy-league-grads-face-risk-of-losing-jobs-as-schools-allow-antisemitic-protests-dan-loeb/
'I've never seen a player persecuted like Vinicius': Vinicius Jr has overcome the odds to reach the top, but nothing could have prepared him for what he would ...
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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/
'To His Core, In His Bones': John Legend Gets Blunt In Message For 'Racist' Trump
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John Legend Labels Donald Trump ‘Racist’ During MSNBC Interview With Jen Psaki: “He is a tried and true, dyed-in-the-wool racist,” the singer proclaimed.
thedailybeast.com/john-legend-labels-donald-trump-racist-during-msnbc-interview-with-jen-psaki
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FIU student invents groundbreaking product for babies, lands on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’
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Black University Of Florida Graduates Call For The School To Reinstate DEI Programs With Private Funding
essence.com/news/university-florida-private-donors-reinstate-dei/
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
Incident in Berlin: Katrin Sass allegedly attacked picnic guests and made racist insults
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Quick Glance: Escalated Conflict at the Lake: Investigation Against Katrin Sass
- Actress Katrin Sass is accused of insulting, threatening, and attacking picnickers at the Berlin Müggelsee after her dog was involved.
- The altercation escalated as Sass made xenophobic remarks and refused to control her dog.
- Police and the State Security Service have initiated investigations, including charges of insult, bodily harm, and threats.
- Sass was confronted by authorities and legal proceedings were initiated against her, including for suspected xenophobic statements.
Pre-medical student ‘stabbed mother 70 times after wanting to do it for years’: The 21-year-old pre-med student told investigators that while he loved his mother ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/florida-student-stab-mother-emmanuel-espinoza-b2525813.html
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/
Azerbaijan calls for ICJ to throw out Armenian ethnic cleansing case: The case accuses Azerbaijan of glorifying racism and allowing hate speech against Armenians ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/azerbaijan-asks-world-court-to-throw-out-armenian-ethnic-cleansing-case
In Florida, young voters can make a big difference this election | Opinion: The author of "Vote! A Guide for Young Adults" points out the stakes in the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/09/in-florida-young-voters-can-make-a-big-difference-this-election-opinion/
Was It Racist to Take Family Photos at a Wedding Without Me and My Wife?: A reader’s wife sees bigotry in their exclusion from group photos at a nephew’s wedding ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/style/wedding-family-photo-exclusion.html
The concept of the people and racism: dispute between the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the AfD drags on
n-tv.de/politik/Streit-zwischen-Verfassungsschutz-und-AfD-zieht-sich-article24867086.html
World Chagas Disease Day 2024: Uniting Against the Silent Disease
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Quick Glance: Focus on Chagas Disease 2024
- In 2024, the focus is on Chagas disease to raise awareness and advocate for equitable access to healthcare.
- The themes for 2024 revolve around early detection and lifelong care for Chagas disease, aiming to increase public awareness and secure resources for diagnosis and care initiatives.
- Chagas is a prevalent disease in Latin America but is increasingly being identified in other countries and continents.
- Approximately 6-7 million people worldwide are infected with Chagas disease, resulting in 12,000 deaths annually, predominantly affecting impoverished populations.
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
Son knocks on mom’s door, stabs her to death, Florida cops say. ‘She got on my nerves’
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article287476425.html
#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.
After deadly attack, Russia’s Central Asian workers report rising racism: Migrants say they are being collectively punished as Tajik nationals are suspected of ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/9/after-deadly-attack-russias-central-asian-workers-report-rising-racism
Cocoa with a shot should no longer be called "Lumumba" in Kiel: Cocoa, cream and a shot of rum - these are the main ingredients for a drink known as "Lumumba" ...
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Paid articlePaid Texas proves DEI programs aren't just wasteful – they've failed. Focus on merit instead.
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Black University Of Florida Graduates Call For The School To Reinstate DEI Programs With Private Funding
essence.com/news/university-florida-private-donors-reinstate-dei/
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: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.
- Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.
- Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.
- Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
Atlanta Movie Exec Ryan Millsap Apologizes for Racist, Antisemitic Texts: Ryan Millsap’s apology for his messages, which were revealed by a ProPublica and ...
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PM vows inclusivity for all Malaysians regardless of race: No place for racial discrimination in the country, Anwar says.
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Implementation of Disabilities Act remains dismal, says Supreme Court: The bench directed Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab ...
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Romeo & Juliet Star Backed by Black Actors in Letter Condemning Abuse: Black actors have signed an open letter condemning the racial abuse of Francesca ...
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Election: Demos on June 8th, 2024 in Leipzig: A coalition of civil society organizations is calling for demonstrations - against the shift to the right in ...
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"We do not have a shift to the right": Stephan Anpalagan on Germany
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On Resistance Street review – lo-fi record of music’s long battle with racism: The Clash are the touchstone for a story that stretches back to the 50s ...
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/25/on-resistance-street-review-lo-fi-record-of-musics-long-battle-with-racism
REVEALED: Justin Jones' clashes with fellow lawmakers expose bitter divisions on Tennessee's Capitol Hill
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John Terry says he didn't get 'fair trial' by FA in Anton Ferdinand racism case: John Terry was found not guilty in court of racially abusing opponent Anton ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/john-terry-anton-ferdinand-trial-32675071
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
High School Athletic Director Framed Principal With Fake AI-Generated Racist Audio, Cops Say
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#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
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
Why Do So Many Ginny & Georgia Fans Hate Ginny?: One of Ginny & Georgia's titular characters is the subject of widespread abuse in online spaces ...
tvfanatic.com/2024/04/why-do-so-many-ginny-and-georgia-fans-hate-ginny/
DEI Statements Are Unreformable: Assessing a debate about a controversial hiring practice
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/dei-statements-hiring-practice/678098/
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
Were refugees in Sontheim racially insulted by a community employee?: According to HZ information, the Sontheim town hall employee who was reported by a ...
hz.de/lokales/sontheim-brenz/rassistische-beleidigungen-von-fluechtlingen-in-sontheim
To combat racism and antisemitism, John Eaves empowers college students: A former Georgia politician, who is Black and Jewish, saw an opportunity to bring ...
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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
The news overview in the Heidenheim district on Thursday, April 25, 2024: Why the Heidenheim city hairdresser is suing the L-Bank, why the future of the Hussel ...
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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 ...
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