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By Chris Hoenig Transgender students should be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice, according to Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court. The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by the family of Nicole Maines, who was required by her school to use a staff restroom instead of the girls’ student…
Nicole Felix is an Assistant Director in the Americas Inclusiveness Center of Excellence at EY where she is responsible for maintaining an environment that respects and builds on the assets and talents of EY professionals. She was previously the Lead Diversity and MBA Recruiter for the West Region and has…
Nicole Dollison Blake, Director of Global University Programs at Marriott International, speaks about personal and professional development contributing to the care of the “whole person.”
The family of Dajerria Becton, who was 15 when a cop slammed her to the ground at a pool party, has received $184,850 in a settlement. But recent comments from the mayor suggest the city has more work to do. The settlement was between Becton’s family and the city of…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised a group of 14 students in Southeast Washington with a visit last week. At Ballou STAY, an alternative high school, the students were told Antwan Wilson, the new chancellor of D.C. public schools, would be their special guest Tuesday. However, Obama walked into the…
The cartoon television world is getting more inclusive for LGBTQ people. My Little Pony, a popular cartoon, has been on air for a decade. It is going to air its first episode ever, “The Last Crusade,” introducing a lesbian couple this weekend. Aunt Holiday and Auntie Lofty are two female…
Anna Paulina, who says on her Twitter profile that she’s a wife, Air Force veteran, and conservative Chicana, proudly posted a video of her accosting Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calf.), who is running for president, in an airport accusing her of exploiting “Hispanic women and children for votes.” The video has gone…
Originally Published by TIAA. TIAA announced the TIAA Difference Maker 100 Honorees 100 individuals working in the nonprofit sector who have made significant contributions in their communities and throughout the world. TIAA will recognize each of the 100 honorees with a $10,000 donation in their name to the nonprofit organization…
Accenture (No. 14 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list ) announced thatRoxanne Taylor, chief marketing and communications officer, will retire from the company at the end of the fiscal year, Aug. 31, 2018.Amy Fullerwill join Accenture from Deloitte, where she was senior managing director of global brand, and succeed…
Eleven talented writers have been selected to participate in the 2017 HBOAccess Writing Fellowship. HBO is a division of Time Warner (No. 37 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list). The competitive program offered biennially in conjunction with the Writers Guild of America is designed to give emerging, diverse writers…