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What to know about the New Commonwealth Fund's Disruption Dialogue event
Ahead of the annual Disruption Dialogue on Martha’s Vineyard, Dr. Makeeba McCreary, President of the New Commonwealth Fund, and Dr. Gisele Shorter, President and CEO of Nellie Mae Education Foundation, came to explain the importance of these deep conversations focusing on social justice. ...
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Mattel releases the first blind Barbie and Black Barbie with Down syndrome
The inclusive world of Barbie is expanding yet again — this time, with the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
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Tractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative criticism
Tractor Supply says it is ending an array of corporate diversity and climate efforts. It’s a move that comes after the rural retailer was hit by weeks of online conservative backlash.
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Biden condemns antisemitism as attack on democracy during Holocaust remembrance speech
President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday from the U.S. Capitol on Holocaust Remembrance Day to condemn antisemitism, urging Americans to stand against hate “in all its forms” as attacks on the Jewish community rise across the country. “Jewish Americans… have helped lead the cause (of?) freedom for everyone in our nation,” Biden said. “Scapegoating or demonizing any minority is a threat...
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history.
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Black women struggle to find their way in a job world where diversity is under attack
With attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives raging, Black women looking to climb the corporate ladder face a more hostile landscape than ever.
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Grant program for Black women entrepreneurs blocked by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a venture capital firm’s grant program for businesses run by Black women.
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Latest Push to Revive Equal Rights Amendment Fails in Senate
Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic measure to revive the Equal Rights Amendment, dealing yet another blow to supporters who have pushed for more than five decades to amend the Constitution to prohibit discrimination based on sex.
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Glenn Jones Honored as One of Boston's Most Influential Men of Color
NBC10 Boston’s Glenn Jones was honored by Get Konnected! as one of Boston’s Most Influential Men of Color. Every year the organization celebrates its anniversary with a themed event highlighting diversity, equity and inclusion. NBC10 Boston President and General Manager Chris Wayland was also recognized for having the most diverse on-air talent, including three anchors of color in news, sports...
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Boston Running Club Promoting Diversity
The Pioneers Running Club hosts 26.True, a marathon aimed to increase inclusivity in Boston’s running community.
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Oscars Still So White? Data Says Yes – But For Some Groups, It's Slowly Getting Better
Nominations for the four major acting categories continue to consistently skew toward white nominees, but data does show some improvement in diversity.
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