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Women Playwrights Lose the Limelight
In the late days of June, as the old theatre season was ebbing away and new-season announcements were rolling in, a shock hit New York.…
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Politics
San Francisco schools upgrading F's to C's, B's to A's to promote equity
San Francisco's public high schools will implement a sweeping change to their grading system this fall, replacing traditional methods with…
Politics
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order to Cut Funding for Diversity Programs, Citing Free Speech Violations
A federal judge has halted an executive order by former President Donald Trump that aimed to end government support for diversity, equity,…
Politics
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley eases diversity emphasis in annual report
MORGAN Stanley toned down its emphasis on diversity in its latest annual report published on Friday (Feb 22), signaling a recalibration as…
Politics
Citigroup scraps diversity goals, ‘DEI’ term under Trump pressure
CITIGROUP is ending workplace representation goals and removing requirements to interview job candidates from diverse backgrounds, citing…
Politics
Trump Education Department cancels $262 million in 'divisive' diversity grants
The Trump administration will cancel $262 million in grants earmarked for meetings and reports on diversity needs in K-12 schools, The…
Politics
Trump Education Department cancels $226 million in 'divisive' diversity grants
The Trump administration on Wednesday canceled $226 million in federal grants earmarked for meetings and reports on diversity needs in…
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Google and Meta used to champion DEI efforts. Why Big Tech is pulling back
More than a decade ago, outcries about the lack of diversity in the tech industry reverberated across major Silicon Valley companies from…
Business
Listed companies can dial down on diversity; profits, financial prudence, shareholder treatment matter more
LIVING in multi-racial, multi-religious Singapore – where people hail from diverse nationalities and many are foreign-born – is fun. One…
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Birders, South Africa's Garden Route is a haven of avian diversity
Knysna is the crowning jewel of South Africa's famous Garden Route, the coastal stretch known for its beaches, indigenous forests and…
Business
Amazon cuts reference to diversity from annual report; Accenture scraps DEI goals
AMAZON.COM removed a reference to “inclusion and diversity” in its annual report filed on Thursday (Feb 6), after it told employees in a…
Politics
Military freezes sexual assault prevention training after Trump executive order on DEI
Several U.S. military branches are pausing training related to the prevention of sexual assault in order to comply with one of President…
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Google ends hiring targets tied to diversity
Google is the latest tech company rethinking how it approaches diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace as businesses face more…
Politics
Trump launched FAA diversity program to hire people with disabilities
President Donald Trump condemned a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiative to hire people with disabilities in the wake of the…
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Singapore listcos’ boards improve in age and gender diversity, but not cultural background mix: study
SINGAPORE-LISTED companies have improved in board diversity over the past five years on most fronts – such as age and gender mix – but not…
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Singapore listcos improve board age and gender diversity, but not cultural background mix: study
SINGAPORE-LISTED companies have improved in board diversity over the past five years on most fronts – such as age and gender mix – but not…
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McDonald’s rolls back some diversity practices in head office
MCDONALD’S is retiring its goal for diversity in corporate leadership and shifting away from some diversity practices, citing a “shifting…
Politics
Indeed's apprenticeship program shows success of diversity in tech
Indeed is one of the top destinations for connecting hiring managers and job seekers. As a company, it aims to not only make the job…
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Texas' teachers are more diverse than California's: Report
While California might be known for a more liberal focus on diversity in its public education, a new report revealed that Texas' teachers…
Politics
Festival of India celebrates Roanoke’s diversity
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Elmwood Park was transformed on Saturday to welcome back the annual Festival of India. The festival lasted four…