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U.S. Labor Department’s social media messaging accused of not realistically portraying diversity

The U.S. Labor Department is making a stark change in its messaging on social media, focusing less on a diverse assortment of employees and laborers concerning gender and race, and instead concentrating on white males. The move is considered an effort to promote the hiring of American citizens over foreign workers, but critics argue the art and messaging are “not realistically portraying the diversity of the country’s workforce,” given that white men are considered a “minority” in the workforce. Labor […]

todayNovember 8, 2025

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Andrew Cuomo says ‘diversity can be a weakness’ – before mixing up MSNBC’s Black hosts

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo is already in a heated race for New York City mayor with favorite Zorhan Mamdani, but Cuomo potentially made a gaffe he can’t recover from on Saturday (Nov. 1). During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” with Eugene Daniels, Jonathan Capehart and Jackie Alemany, Cuomo explained his position on several issues affecting New Yorkers, including what the mayor’s relationship with the governor should be. When asked about the hateful rhetoric toward Mamdani, particularly his […]

todayNovember 1, 2025

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Senate Democrats see record number of diverse staffers, even as diversity is ‘demonized and distorted’

Senate Democrats are touting a record number of diverse staffers working in their offices, in direct conflict with the political climate in Washington, D.C., as the Trump administration declares war on DEI. TheGrio exclusively reports that the 2025 Senate Democratic Diversity Initiative, an annual survey, found that the diversity of Capitol Hill staffers has reached its highest levels since being recorded in 2017. “At a time when diversity is being demonized and distorted in too many corners of this country, […]

todayJuly 18, 2025

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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump’s orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Donald Trump’s agenda from dozens of lawsuits. The decision from a three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit challenging them plays out. The appeals court judges halted a nationwide injunction from U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore. Two of the judges […]

todayMarch 15, 2025

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‘Anti-DEI efforts are anti-Black’: Activist Maurice Mitchell lays out the consequences of diversity rollbacks and a plan for resistance

The rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in the United States is more than just a political talking point—it’s a direct attack on Black progress, says Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party (WFP). Mitchell got his start in activism in college at Howard University, after a classmate was killed by law enforcement officers, a tragedy which inspired him to organize against police brutality. He continued to build up his organizing skills in the era of […]

todayMarch 8, 2025

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Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump ‘s administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. The moves follow an executive order Trump signed on his first day ordering a sweeping dismantling of the federal government’s diversity and inclusion programs that could touch on everything from anti-bias training to funding for minority farmers and homeowners. Trump has called the programs “discrimination” and insisted on restoring strictly “merit-based” hiring. […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025 1

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Lowe’s changes some DEI policies amid legal attacks on diversity programs and activist pressure

NEW YORK (AP) — Home improvement chain Lowe’s is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining the ranks of several other companies that altered their programs since the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed affirmative action in college admissions or after facing a conservative backlash online. In an internal memo shared by Lowe’s with The Associated Press, its executive leadership said the retailer began “reviewing” its programs following the court’s July 2023 ruling and the company recently decided to combine […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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University of Kentucky to disband diversity office after GOP lawmakers pushed anti-DEI legislation

The University of Kentucky will disband its office promoting diversity and inclusion efforts in response to questions from policymakers that its focus on identity has stifled political discussions, its president said Tuesday. The action on the Lexington, Kentucky, campus comes after state lawmakers debated whether to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at public universities. Republican supermajorities in the Kentucky House and Senate were unable to resolve differences on the issue before ending this year’s session in April, but the […]

todayAugust 21, 2024

African American Culture

Black Women in Leadership – Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Generations

Just as powerful as they are transformative, Black women in leadership positions continue to break barriers and inspire future generations. You are invited to explore the remarkable journeys of these trailblazers who have defied odds and reshaped the landscape of various industries. From corporate boardrooms to political arenas, their contributions are significant and far-reaching. Discover more about their impactful stories in our article on Black Female Leaders Who Are Shaping History Today, and see how their leadership inspires you to […]

todayAugust 8, 2024