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Sesame Place announces diversity training plans after backlash over characters appearing to ignore Black children

PHILADELPHIA — Sesame Place, facing ongoing backlash over recent viral videos of costumed characters at the park appearing to dismiss and ignore Black children, on Tuesday announced diversity and inclusion training for all employees and other measures to quell the withering criticism and make the amusement park more welcoming.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

St. Lawrence River zones that are hostile to invasive species can be refuges for native fish

Biological invasions are among the main factors contributing to the significant decline in biodiversity worldwide.

The Conversation

Council accused of 'pandering to bullies' after decision to drop drag queen

The authority insists it is a ‘strong supporter of LGBTQ+ rights' and has a 'continuous programme of activity to celebrate equality and inclusion and respect for everyone'

Manchester Evening News

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University anti-racism policies: Use shared decision-making to hear BIPOC student insights

“I did not consider a career as a university professor or a position in academic leadership because I have never been taught by someone who looked like me!”

The Conversation

The most awe-inspiring and exuberant birds are facing extinction first – let’s stop nature becoming boring

From toucans and puffins to iridescent hummingbirds, the most unique creatures are the most vulnerable to human impacts, says Lucy Jones, author of Losing Eden

The Guardian - UK

Authors and bookstore owners worry a big publishing merger will affect diversity

The proposed merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster will likely change things for authors and readers - for better or worse

WEKU

Myrna Salazar changed Chicago theater stages for the better

Everyone should check out the Destinos International Latino Theater Festival in memory of Salazar to see how she helped grace Chicago stages with cultural richness and diversity.

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Celebrate the Commonwealth Games and the Lionesses. Then fight for real diversity

I became an elite para-athlete, but too often minorities still find the odds are against them, says Anne Wafula Strike

The Guardian - UK

I sold the rights to my Groove Armada songs to buy a farm – now I hope to revolutionise food production

By promoting more diverse farming, we can provide nutritious food without devastating our climate, says Wildfarmed cofounder Andy Cato

The Guardian - UK

Suella Braverman’s attack on ‘woke’ HR is a spectacular own goal

The attorney general wants to scrap Whitehall diversity training. It could mean a host of new lawsuits that the government would lose, says discrimination lawyer Robin Moira White

The Guardian - UK

Meet the graffiti artist whose murals bring life to Miami’s streets

MIAMI -- In the vibrant neighborhood of Wynwood, known worldwide for its colorful murals, are four graffiti portraits of baseball players who contributed to the culture and diversity of American sports: Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle and José Fernández.

Miami Herald

Edinburgh's only BAME councillor attacks lack of diversity on funding panel

Concerns were also raised about panel members being present during consideration of funding bids submitted by their own organisation and council officials being 'written a blank check' by getting the final say on grants.

Edinburgh Live

Boardrooms add diversity as Washington mulls disclosure rules

WASHINGTON — Companies are making good on promises to add racially and ethnically diverse candidates to their boards even as Congress and the Biden administration debate whether to require them to disclose the demographic makeup of directors, executives and workers.

Tribune News Service

First Bus selling unlimited £3 all day tickets in Leeds this weekend for Leeds Pride

The special offer is to mark the city's celebration of diversity in the city centre on Sunday (August 7)

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Royal Mint celebrate launch of Ganesh Bar by presenting gold to newly built temple

In its ongoing commitment to diversity across their product range, The Royal Mint’s Ganesh bar is the latest gold bar in the Indian-inspired series, following the Lakshmi bar that was released ahead of Diwali last year. The Temple, located in Oldham, Greater Manchester, today opened its doors to the community…

Roll Call

Boardrooms add diversity as Washington mulls disclosure rules - Roll Call

Companies are adding diversity to their boards even as lawmakers and regulators continue to work on disclosure requirements.

The Conversation

Where are all the ants? World-first ‘treasure map’ reveals hotspots for rare species

The American biologist E.O. Wilson famously called invertebrates “the little things that run the world”. Despite their great importance, we still know very little about the worms, insects and other small creatures that make up the majority of animal species.

The Conversation

Why the Jan. 6 hearings should be making corporations nervous

The world is watching the Jan. 6 hearings in the United States in dismay and contemplating the possible end of the American democratic experiment.

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Belfast Mela: NI’s largest cultural diversity festival returns with eight day extravaganza

The celebrations will include a carnival procession, world food market, silk road supper club, tea walking tours and Botanic Gardens finale

The Conversation

What epilepsy teaches us about diversity and resilience

There is a growing recognition of the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in society and its institutions. The most progressive, leading-edge organizations consider the diversity of people to be essential to the success, growth, innovation and development of a society.

AAP

Aust tropics could be hotspot for ants

Hundreds of new ant species have been discovered in northern Australia, with scientists saying there could be thousands more.

ABC News

‘Disability isn’t a dirty word’: non-binary Paralympian Robyn Lambird on smashing stereotypes and setting agendas

Robyn Lambird is an elite athlete and an activist, looking to shatter misconceptions about people with a disability and show why there's beauty in diversity.

The Independent UK

Lack of diversity in England’s Lionesses ‘really sad’ and needs addressing, says ex-Chelsea star

Exclusive: “Are you telling me there’s no more Black girls who can play football in this country?” former Chelsea footballer Michael Ambrose says

Newsroom.co.nz

The CCP versus China's 'multiverse'

Xi Jinping's push for a single Chinese 'voice' doesn't fit with the country's long history of diversity, an expert says.

Wales Online

What it's really like to be a black business owner in Wales

We spoke to three black businesswomen on the challenges they face after a report says they experience the lowest level of business success in Britain

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