Diversity - Page 12

FBI February 21

Democrats silent on Patel as first ‘person of color’ FBI director despite previous DEI emphasis

Democrats have stopped short of commenting on Kash Patel become the first "person of color" to head the FBI despite the party's previous emphasis on representation and diversity.

Donald Trump February 20

Group of DEI workers sue to stop Trump executive orders

Civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting DEI alleging discrimination.

Media February 19

Trevor Noah asks Princeton professor if integration was 'the right move'

Former "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah asked a Princeton University professor if integration in the United States was "the right move."

Judiciary February 18

First openly gay DC federal judge rakes Trump admin over military trans ban

A federal court on Tuesday heard arguments over whether the Trump administration has attempted to ban transgender service members from the U.S. military.

Media February 18

Democratic operatives freaked out that party won't have 'come-to-Jesus' moment after Trump win: NYT

A New York Times detailed how many in the Democratic Party fear it's too fractured to be able to learn from its mistakes that cost it in the 2024 presidential election.

Media February 18

Christian physician assistant fired for opposition to trans policy has day in court

A Christian physician assistant had her day in court three years after being fired for saying she couldn't comply with a new hospital transgender affirming policy.

Diversity February 17

NAACP urges Black consumers to steer buying power away from companies that have ditched DEI

The NAACP is pointing to several companies that it is urging black consumers to stay away from because they have rescinded their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Media February 15

Bill Maher calls out Boy Scouts gender neutral name change as the ‘kind of thing that gets Trump elected’

Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher criticized Scouting America, formerly The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), for changing its name in a diversity initiative.

Media February 12

Disney+ to change content warnings before old movies like 'Peter Pan' as DEI strategy loses steam

Disney+ has reportedly decided to update their content warning displayed before the start of old movies such as "Peter Pan" and "Dumbo," according to a report by Variety.

Media February 12

Illinois university sued after professor alleges he was fired for objecting to race-based hiring policies

A University of Illinois Chicago professor filed a lawsuit after he said he was fired due to speaking out against the university's unlawful race-based hiring programs.

US Education February 11

DOGE slashes over $100M in DEI funding at Education Department: 'Win for every student'

The Department of Government Efficiency is slashing $100 million in spending by the Department of Education to diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings.