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She persuaded Sephora and Nordstrom to dedicate 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned brands. Now she’s reckoning with a massive DEI rollback

“We’re going to see that a lot of these companies that haven't embraced diverse thought are going to really struggle.”

Fortune

Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth's office

U.S. officials say the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of books that promote diversity, equity and inclusion

The Independent UK

Judge blocks firing of intelligence agency employees who worked on DEI programs

A federal judge in Virginia has blocked the Trump administration's move to fire more than a dozen intelligence agency employees who worked on diversity, equity and inclusion programs

The Independent UK

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DEI was never for us anyway

The one crucial component missing from the business case for diversity

Salon

US demands that EU companies comply with anti-diversity order

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly taken aim at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US, especially in government offices, claiming that they were discriminatory.

Euronews

DEI hysteria is a national security risk

White mediocrity has become a national security risk

Salon

University of Michigan shutters its flagship diversity program

Concerns grow as university becomes latest to capitulate to Trump’s anti-DEI demands

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University of Michigan shutters all of its DEI offices as Trump continues to exert influence over higher ed

The university cited Trump’s executive orders seeking to end DEI programs across the country

The Independent UK

We analyzed racial justice statements from the 500 largest US companies and found that DEI officials really did have an influence

In 2020, American businesses responded to an unprecedented wave of racial justice protests with an equally unprecedented surge in corporate commitments. Even as President Donald Trump was calling protesters “terrorists,” companies in industries across the U.S. pledged donations, launched diversity initiatives and issued statements in support of equity and inclusion.

The Conversation

A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing parts of President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts among federal contractors and grant recipients

The Independent UK

Farage rails against equality policies and says he is ‘not a fan’ of Andrew Tate

The Reform UK leader praised Donald Trump’s US administration for scrapping policies aimed at improving equality in American workplaces.

The Independent UK

DEI Is Dying in the Private Sector

Diversity, equity, and inclusion sound good. But DEI programs divide people more than they empower.

Reason

Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI era

The Black creators of some consumers products are rethinking their business plans as major U.S. companies end or water down their diversity, equity and inclusion programs

The Independent UK

Donald Trump’s ‘war on woke’ is fast becoming a war on science. That’s incredibly dangerous

Contrary to claims by the US president, we have found that diversity initiatives result in better scientists and greater progress, says Christina Pagel, a member of Independent Sage

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The Texas Tribune

Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination

Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ DEI bans: What to know about the term and the debate

Diversity, equity and inclusion has become highly politicized — and there’s no standard definition for what it is.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s anti-woke onslaught: ‘It’s hard to wrap your head around’

Late-night hosts discuss the dismantling of the Department of Education and the Pentagon’s sloppy anti-DEI efforts

Salon

What the fight against DEI is all about

The Trump administration wants to pretend that the world is a meritocracy where white men happen to be the best

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The Independent UK

Facing anti-DEI investigations, colleges cut ties with nonprofit targeted by conservatives

The U.S. Education Department says it has investigated dozens of universities for alleged racial discrimination, citing ties to a nonprofit organization that has helped Black and Latino students pursue business degrees

Sports Illustrated

Stephen A. Smith Challenges President Trump to Come on Show and Defend Stance on DEI

Stephen A. Smith’s offer comes after an article highlighting Jackie Robinson’s military service was briefly taken down by the Department of Defense.

The Guardian - AU

Australian university researchers told ‘woke gender ideology’ among reasons behind Trump funding cuts

Researchers receive memo notifying ‘temporary’ funding pause prompting push for Australian government to pursue European partnerships

The Independent UK

Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry

The Pentagon has restored some webpages highlighting the wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans

The Independent UK

Pentagon removes web pages about Holocaust remembrance, 9/11 to comply with Trump DEI order

Content takedowns come as administration has made combating antisemitism a major focus

Sports Illustrated

Department of Defense Restores Jackie Robinson Article After Anti-Diversity Wipe

The department sent ESPN two highly contradictory statements.

The Independent UK

Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson's military service suddenly missing amid DEI purge

A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson’s military service is now missing

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