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Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

The National Black Farmers Association is calling on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO to step down, days after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts

The Independent UK

Tractor Supply reversed its DEI stance to appease right-wing critics

Tractor Supply reversed its DEI stance to appease right-wing critics

The company will cut all diversity-focused jobs and withdraw DEI goals after criticism of its LGBTQ-inclusive stance.

After the vitriol aimed at Assassin's Creed Shadow's Yasuke, Ubisoft's CEO denounces "hateful acts" toward devs

After the vitriol aimed at Assassin's Creed Shadow's Yasuke, Ubisoft's CEO denounces "hateful acts" toward devs

"I want to make it clear that we, at Ubisoft, condemn these hateful acts," says Yves Guillemot

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5 ways anti-diversity laws affect LGBTQ+ people and research in higher ed

Over the past year, nine states have banned diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs in higher education. More than 20 others have similar legislation in the works.

The Conversation

Elon Musk and other DEI critics are latching on to ‘MEI,’ a new hiring catchphrase

A startup CEO’s blog post is gaining traction among the anti-DEI crowd.

How the psychology of fraud drove a rising DEI star to steal $5M from Meta and Nike

Barbara Furlow-Smiles is facing a five-year prison sentence for siphoning millions from her employers.

US universities are reinstating SAT scores. Experts say it will exacerbate racial inequality

After offering test-free admissions, some US schools are reversing course, claiming it will help under-resourced students – but critics say it will do the opposite

The Guardian - US

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‘Sometimes, the facts don’t matter’: Attacks on DEI are an anti-capitalist war on American prosperity

‘Sometimes, the facts don’t matter’: Attacks on DEI are an anti-capitalist war on American prosperity

Corporate America has a chance at self-interested redemption by shifting from the demonized term DEI to fundamental fairness.

Court blocks grants to Black women entrepreneurs in case that could restrict DEI efforts by companies and charities

Court blocks grants to Black women entrepreneurs in case that could restrict DEI efforts by companies and charities

In a 2-1 vote on June 3, 2024, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit held that the Fearless Foundation – the charitable arm of the Fearless Fund venture capital firm – must suspend its Strivers Grant Contest. The contest is limited to Black women…

The Conversation

She was a top DEI manager at Facebook. Then the feds came.

She was a top DEI manager at Facebook. Then the feds came.

Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former DEI manager at Facebook and Nike, was sentenced to five years in prison for wire fraud.

How a Facebook and Nike executive secretly pulled off a $5 million scam

How a Facebook and Nike executive secretly pulled off a $5 million scam

Barbara Furlow-Smiles was a DEI manager for Facebook and Nike. She's now facing a five-year prison sentence.

The Fearless Fund grant for Black female business owners was ruled discriminatory by an appeals court. Here’s what may happen now.

The Fearless Fund grant for Black female business owners was ruled discriminatory by an appeals court. Here’s what may happen now.

Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based VC firm, made headlines last week when a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Miami ruled that the firm suspend its Strivers Grant Contest. So, I thought I’d try to figure out what happens next and how Silicon Valley is…

Inside the rise and fall of one of the world’s most powerful writing groups

Inside the rise and fall of one of the world’s most powerful writing groups

The Romance Writers of America, once the world’s largest and most powerful authors’ association, filed for bankruptcy on May 30, 2024.

The Conversation

Harvard To Stop Requiring DEI Statements for Many Faculty Positions

Harvard is taking steps away from politicization. Will other schools follow?

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Ex-Facebook and Nike diversity manager gets 5 years in jail over $5m fraud scheme

Barbara Furlow-Smiles stole more than $4.9 million that had been earmarked for DEI initiatives from Facebook, with the help of her former interns, a hairstylist, baby-sitters, nannies and even her university tutor.

The Conversation

State laws threaten to erode academic freedom in US higher education

Over the past few years, Republican state lawmakers have introduced more than 150 bills in 35 states that seek to curb academic freedom on campus. Twenty-one of these bills have been signed into law.

The Texas Tribune

Documents detail how Texas’ DEI ban is changing university campuses

In an update to lawmakers, university system leaders expressed worries about how the ban might affect crucial applications for federal funds.

Florida's DeSantis seeks investigation on Starbucks over DEI practices

The governor said a complaint filed will seek to determine whether such practices violate the states anti-discrimination laws

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The Independent UK

Diversity jobs at North Carolina public universities may be at risk with upcoming board vote

North Carolina’s public university system could soon see its existing diversity programs and jobs drastically cut if its governing board votes as expected to repeal its current diversity policy

The case for a DEI rebrand

Impact funds that invest in people of color have come under legal heat in the past year and so are moving away from using terms like DEI and ESG.

Do You Know What DEI Actually Is?

So many people don’t understand what DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) really means, and that has led to some misconceptions about its relevance.

Washington Post Criticizes Diversity Statements in Higher Education

An excerpt from yesterday's editorial: [J]obseekers who disagree with the ideological premises of such inquiries have an overwhelming incentive to suppress their true beliefs, or pretend to have the "right" ones, lest they be eliminated from consideration. It's a dilemma, especially given the high stakes: As the University of California…

Missouri Congressman Criticizes Non-Merit-Based DEI Practices

Missouri congressman Eric Burlison advocates for merit-based DEI in hiring, emphasizing equal opportunities for all. The ongoing debate on effective strate...

House Republicans Demand Answers On Government Diversity Program Spending

House Republicans question transparency and effectiveness of government diversity programs, highlighting concerns over ideological influences and wasteful ...

The Texas Tribune

Under scrutiny from legislators, Texas university leaders attest to how they’re complying with the state’s DEI ban

Tuesday’s Texas Senate hearing comes as lawmakers are expected to propose new laws next year to enforce the DEI ban and prevent antisemitism.

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