Diversity Management, News and Updates
New research reveals that the American justice system continues to be a highly racist and discriminatory world, with Black men and women significantly more likely to be sentenced to time behind bars than whites. CNN’s Christina Carrega reported on a new study by The Sentencing Project published on Oct. 13.,…
Starting in January, retired and disabled individuals surviving on America’s Social Security system will soon be able to enjoy having a little more money in their pockets. Rebecca Shabad of NBC News has reported that “the Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday, Oct. 13., that recipients will receive a nearly…
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has already signed some of the most outrageous and offensive anti-inclusion laws in existence over the past year, from approving a ban on discussions of race and racism in schools to restricting medical treatment for transgender children to endorsing a law allowing social workers to…
In a shocking display of hate for any elected official, North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has gone on record saying he believes members of the LGBTQ community are “filth.” And now, other lawmakers in the state are saying it’s time for Robinson to go. NBC News’ Jo Yurcaba has…
Even though he has had a Korean American daughter-in-law for more than four decades, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley (who, at 88, is the oldest member of the Senate) still doesn’t appear to know how to avoid using racist or otherwise harmful language while at the Capitol. Kimmy Yam of NBC…
While the idea of rural America may conjure up images of predominantly white, conservative populations, new research suggests that this perception could soon be changing. Chuck Abbott of Successful Farming reported that while three-quarters of people currently living in rural America are white — a larger proportion than the roughly…
Organizers in Lee County, Florida, are attempting to “rebrand” the place they call home originally named after notorious and racist Confederate General Robert E. Lee to now honor actor, martial artist and cultural icon Bruce Lee. Kynala Phillips of NBC News has reported that “in an effort to ‘eradicate’ racism…
Legislators in Wisconsin have taken the conservative battle against education on social justice and racial equality to a whole new level, attempting to not only ban teaching the concepts in the state’s schools but also proposing restrictions on using the very words to describe the concepts. The Hill’s Reid Wilson…
In Washington state, at least, border patrol agents will no longer be able to illegally sweep Greyhound bus lines looking for illegal immigrants. Nicholas K. Geranios of the Associated Press reported that “Greyhound Lines Inc. will pay $2.2 million to settle a lawsuit over the bus line’s practice of allowing…
In a positive sign of increasing diversity and representation in America’s court system, Florence Pan has been confirmed as the first-ever Asian American woman to hold a seat in the D.C. federal court system. Nate Raymond of Reuters reported that on Thursday, Sept. 23, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm…
