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DEI language removed from DCPS policy; board assures continued support for minority businesses
Read full article: DEI language removed from DCPS policy; board assures continued support for minority businessesThe Duval County School Board voted 6 to 1 on Tuesday night to remove all mentions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from its business enterprise policy.
North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump's pushback against DEI
Read full article: North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump's pushback against DEIThe North Carolina House advanced its own restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion practices for state agencies.
EEOC chief shifts focus to investigating DEI but the methods provoke an outcry
Read full article: EEOC chief shifts focus to investigating DEI but the methods provoke an outcryThe acting chief of the top federal agency for protecting worker rights has signaled a pivot toward prioritizing President Donald Trump’s campaign to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the private and public sectors.
Florida senator’s bill to prevent local DEI efforts moves forward despite scrutiny
Read full article: Florida senator’s bill to prevent local DEI efforts moves forward despite scrutinyFlorida Rep. Sen. Clay Yarborough introduced a bill to the Senate Community Affairs Committee that would prevent any Diversity, Equity and Inclusion action within local government.
Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?
Read full article: Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?A growing number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020.
A 40-day Target boycott began this week. What to know about the protest and its potential impact
Read full article: A 40-day Target boycott began this week. What to know about the protest and its potential impactA 40-day boycott of Target that calls for supporters to give up shopping at the company’s stores during the Lenten period kicked off this week.
Local lawmakers push for statewide anti-DEI bills that would prohibit local government DEI policies
Read full article: Local lawmakers push for statewide anti-DEI bills that would prohibit local government DEI policiesAs the Florida Legislative session enters its third day, developments are unfolding with the introduction of bills targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies at the local government level.
NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans
Read full article: NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black AmericansThe NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward corporations that haven’t pulled back from diversity programs under conservative pressure.
Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules
Read full article: Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rulesGoogle is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Baltimore mayor fights back against attacks on DEI initiatives with ‘Definitely Earned It’ campaign
Read full article: Baltimore mayor fights back against attacks on DEI initiatives with ‘Definitely Earned It’ campaignPresident Donald Trump’s attack on diversity, equity and inclusion programs is leading to pushback from Baltimore's mayor.
More DEI fallout: Air Force scraps course that used videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female WWII pilots
Read full article: More DEI fallout: Air Force scraps course that used videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female WWII pilotsThe U.S. Air Force has removed training courses for service members that included historical videos of its storied Black Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs — female World War II pilots.
Costco successfully defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Read full article: Costco successfully defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs backCostco has claimed victory in pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Trump's orders to end DEI programs reflect his push for a profound cultural shift
Read full article: Trump's orders to end DEI programs reflect his push for a profound cultural shiftPresident Donald Trump’s sweeping orders to end the government’s diversity, equity and inclusion effort mark a sea change for the country.
LGBTQ+ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
Read full article: LGBTQ+ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlashA national rights group says more U.S. companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ+ employees despite conservative activists pressuring high-profile brands to stop participating in the organization’s annual workplace report card.
Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
Read full article: Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victoryWalmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business.
The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policy
Read full article: The judge handling Boeing's plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policyThe federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent monitor to oversee the aerospace company.
Mayor Deegan’s $1.9B budget passes but not without opposition from Councilman Diamond
Read full article: Mayor Deegan’s $1.9B budget passes but not without opposition from Councilman DiamondJacksonville City Council passed Mayor Donna Deegan’s $1.9 billion budget, which focuses on issues like addressing public safety and homelessness.
Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs
Read full article: Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programsA broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlash
Read full article: Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlashMore than two decades ago, a national LGBTQ+ rights group decided to promote change by grading corporations on their workplace policies.
Conservatives use shooting at Trump rally to attack DEI efforts at Secret Service
Read full article: Conservatives use shooting at Trump rally to attack DEI efforts at Secret ServiceSeveral Republican lawmakers seized on gender and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the Secret Service as among the reasons for security lapses during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
‘I think it’s a travesty’: UNF students left wondering what’s next after DEI programs cut
Read full article: ‘I think it’s a travesty’: UNF students left wondering what’s next after DEI programs cutThe University of North Florida’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion shut down to comply with state laws prohibiting state colleges from using public funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
UNF diversity office shuts down, closes LGBTQ, Interfaith, Intercultural and Women’s centers
Read full article: UNF diversity office shuts down, closes LGBTQ, Interfaith, Intercultural and Women’s centersThe University of North Florida’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion shut down Wednesday, along with several campus programs, to comply with a new state law.
North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff
Read full article: North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staffDiversity, equity and inclusion staff members' jobs in North Carolina's public university system could be at risk.
Insider Q&A: Nellie Borrero recounts 4 decades of addressing racism and bringing change to Accenture
Read full article: Insider Q&A: Nellie Borrero recounts 4 decades of addressing racism and bringing change to AccentureIt didn’t take long for Nellie Borrero to encounter racism in 1986 when she joined a major consulting firm that was the predecessor to Accenture.
Path to the Polls: Fallout in workplace from Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions
Read full article: Path to the Polls: Fallout in workplace from Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissionsHave you noticed a lot of diversity efforts within U.S. companies are losing steam? Maybe you were wondering why. What changed? Well, it may have a lot to do with the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action when it comes to college admissions.
NAACP is asking student athletes to avoid attending schools in Florida
Read full article: NAACP is asking student athletes to avoid attending schools in FloridaThe NAACP is asking student athletes to boycott Florida. This request comes after the state required all public universities to ban or eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) curriculums.
NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
Read full article: NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programsThe NAACP says Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida.
Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusion
Read full article: Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusionDemocratic Gov. Andy Beshear marched with other Kentuckians to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a landmark civil-rights rally that featured Martin Luther King Jr. in the state's capital city.
University of Florida fires all staff in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion positions
Read full article: University of Florida fires all staff in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion positionsAn administrative University of Florida memo went out to staff this week, with the subject line, "Compliance with BOG Regulation 9.016 on Prohibited Expenditures." This relates to positions dealing with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere
Read full article: Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhereDiversity initiatives would be defunded or banned from universities and other public institutions under a slate of bills pending in Republican-led legislatures, with some lawmakers counting on the issue resonating with voters in this election year.
Utah is the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus and in government
Read full article: Utah is the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus and in governmentUtah has become the latest state to prohibit diversity training, hiring and inclusion programs at universities and in state government.
UNF prepares to close several on campus centers linked to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Read full article: UNF prepares to close several on campus centers linked to Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe University of North Florida is set to close several on campus centers – after a decision by the Florida Board of Governors – that ends the use of public money towards Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives on campus. This will affect the Women’s Center, the LGBTQ Center, and the Intercultural and Interfaith Center.
TELL US: What do you think about colleges and universities closing their DEI offices?
Read full article: TELL US: What do you think about colleges and universities closing their DEI offices?Offices of diversity, equity and inclusion are closing on college campuses after Senate Bill 266 passed last year. The bill prevents Florida's public colleges and universities from spending any state or federal funding on DEI programs.
Florida university board ruling causes UNF to phase out DEI programs including 18-year-old LGBTQ Center
Read full article: Florida university board ruling causes UNF to phase out DEI programs including 18-year-old LGBTQ CenterStudents at the University of North Florida (UNF) rallied on campus Wednesday to show support for the university’s LGBTQ+ Center.
Florida prohibits state colleges from using public funds for diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives
Read full article: Florida prohibits state colleges from using public funds for diversity, equity, inclusion initiativesThe Florida Department of Education approved Wednesday a rule prohibiting state colleges from using public funds for initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, also known as DEI.
Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee votes to not fund director of diversity position
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee votes to not fund director of diversity positionMembers of the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee voted to not fund the Director of Diversity position that pays over $180,000 a year.
GOP attorneys general shift the battle over affirmative action to the workplace
Read full article: GOP attorneys general shift the battle over affirmative action to the workplaceThirteen Republican state attorneys general are cautioning CEOs of the 100 biggest U.S. companies on the legal consequences for using race as a factor in hiring and employment practices.
‘Discrimination, Exclusion and Indoctrination’: Gov. DeSantis slams DEI, hits presidential campaign trail in Orlando
Read full article: ‘Discrimination, Exclusion and Indoctrination’: Gov. DeSantis slams DEI, hits presidential campaign trail in OrlandoTwo days after announcing his 2024 bid for president, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Orlando on Friday touting his aggressive education agenda and criticizing Diversity Education and Inclusion (DEI) programs at a conference for parents of homeschooled students.
Opponents fear Florida bill targeting DEI programs will harm cultures on college campuses
Read full article: Opponents fear Florida bill targeting DEI programs will harm cultures on college campusesAs a bill that would dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at Florida’s public colleges and universities winds its way through the legislature, opponents to the bill are speaking to News4JAX about what they fear the bill will do to the cultures on campus.
Poll: UNF students ‘strongly disagree’ with removal of DEI programs, courses
Read full article: Poll: UNF students ‘strongly disagree’ with removal of DEI programs, coursesA poll of more than 800 students, and a handful of faculty, staff and others, at the University of North Florida showed overwhelming approval of the institution’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, programs and courses.
UNF students rally to support DEI programs in face of DeSantis’ pledge to block them
Read full article: UNF students rally to support DEI programs in face of DeSantis’ pledge to block themGov. Ron DeSantis is moving to block public funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at state colleges and universities. He argues that these initiatives are purely ideological and need to be dismantled.In response, students at several institutions, including the University of North Florida, are planning to push back.
UNF professor says DeSantis’s move to defund DEI programs a political stunt, no evidence of indoctrination
Read full article: UNF professor says DeSantis’s move to defund DEI programs a political stunt, no evidence of indoctrinationProfessors and students are weighing in on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan to abolish DEI offices at Florida’s state colleges and universities.
Gov. Ron DeSantis takes aim at university DEI funding in Florida with new higher education initiatives
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis takes aim at university DEI funding in Florida with new higher education initiativesGov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference with State University System of Florida Chancellor Ray Rodrigues in Bradenton.