‘Mexico City’ policy expansion to affect estimated $40B in aid Newly expanded rule requires foreign partners to agree not to promote “gender ideology” or diversity, equity and inclusion activities. Roll Call · Feb 2
Programs aim to diversify winter sports, but gaps persist at Winter Olympics Organizations like the National Brotherhood of Snowsports and Skate Global Foundation are working to diversify winter sports The Independent UK · Feb 2
Indian manager teaching maths while serving food in Taco Bell: US immigration expert says 'diversity is our strength' A viral post on X showed an Indian manager at a Taco Bell juggling two roles at once, teaching maths to ten Asian students while making sure customers got their orders on time. The Times of India · Feb 1
Anglican clergy in London to be asked to promote antiracism in sermons Exclusive: Thousands of pounds unlocked to fund more diversity initiatives in diocese of capital The Guardian - UK · Feb 1
A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission A former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally The Independent UK · Jan 31
BBC warned against ‘tick-box’ diversity and ‘preachy’ storylines in review Report suggests that most complaints about diversity are made when it is deemed ‘inauthentic’ The Independent UK · Jan 30
Lewis Hamilton’s off-track project just earned a major UK motorsport honour Mission 44, Lewis Hamilton's charity founded to improve inclusion and diversity in motorsport, has received the Motorsport UK Inclusion Award at the Night of Champions Motorsport · Jan 29
Anglican groups’ strong objections to Sarah Mullally’s leadership as first female Archbishop of Canterbury in 1400 years Dame Sarah Mullally's historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury has ignited global celebration and deep division within the Anglican Communion. While progressive provinces hail a milestone for gender equality, conservative factions voice theological objections, questioning unity and biblical interpretation. This landmark event underscores the Communion's ongoing struggle… The Times of India · Jan 29
You Won’t Believe the Wildlife Hidden in the Himalayas Whenever individuals imagine the Himalayas, they have in mind snow capped mountains, silent valleys and spiritual retreats. Living behind this dramatic landscape though is one of the most unexpected and richest wildlife communities on the planet. Estranged across India, Nepal, Bhutan and up to the Himalayas, animals are so unique… Times Pets · Jan 29
Proposed reading list for Texas students draws concern over religious themes, lack of diversity Faced with a proposed list of almost 300 readings for K-12 students, the State Board of Education delayed a vote until April. The Texas Tribune · Jan 29
5 Sun Temples in India That Hold Ancient Secrets You Never Knew Since ancient times, the Sun, or Surya, has been worshipped as the source of life, energy, and light. Ancient Indian architects celebrated this celestial force by building grand Sun Temples across the country, combining devotion with exceptional craftsmanship. These temples are masterpieces of art, astronomy, and architecture, reflecting the knowledge… MyLifeXP · Jan 28
White men held less than half the board seats on the top 50 Fortune list for the third straight year — but their numbers are rising Historically, corporate board rooms have been mostly white and mostly male. Yet the trend started shifting in the 1970s, in part due to gains from the civil rights era and pro-diversity efforts by activists and business groups. The Conversation · Jan 27
How applying cognitive diversity to LLMs could transform the user experience Exploring how to get the answers and information we want from LLMs, in the way that we need. TechRadar · Jan 27
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Europe's rising diversity is not reflected at the Winter Olympics. Culture plays a big role The U.S. is not alone in grappling with diversity in winter sports
The Conversation · Jan 26 US hospitality and tourism professors don’t mirror the demographics of the industry they serve White and male professors continue to dominate U.S. hospitality and tourism education programs, our new research has found, even as the industry is growing increasingly diverse. This imbalance raises questions about who shapes the future of hospitality and whose voices are left out of the conversation.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 10 years, 3,000 creatives: The uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian, has dedicated her career to promoting Africans and people of color in Italian fashion
Fortune · Jan 23 Target faces new backlash amid Minnesota ICE raids after boycotts over its DEI rollback. But don't blame politics for falling profits, analyst says Recent events have caused renewed backlash against Target, nearly a year after boycotts began over the company rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Evening Standard · Jan 21 ‘Surreal’ to get honour from Princess Royal, says outdoor diversity champion Historian Alistair Moffat and the co-founders of the Linda Norgrove Foundation were also honoured at an investiture ceremony in Edinburgh.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Trump admin drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat against K-12 schools, universities The anti-DEI warning was initially disseminated in a ‘Dear Colleague Letter’ to schools last February
LiveScience · Jan 21 2.6 million-year-old jaw from extinct 'Nutcracker Man' is found where we didn't expect it A fossil jaw of a distant human relative was discovered much farther north than previously thought possible, revealing new information about diversity in human evolution.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 Educational background key indicator of immigration views in UK, study finds Research comparing UK and US finds people with fewer qualifications more likely to support rightwing movements
Evening Standard · Jan 20 Education key to divide on immigration and politics, research suggests The report found that education divides attitudes on immigration and diversity more sharply in the UK than in the US.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 19 Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary The two Republicans are competing in a heated primary. Cornyn accused Paxton of abusing his office and legal experts said the AG’s legal opinion is not binding.