In a Sept. 4 memo to the Office of Management and Budget, director Russell Vought said President Trump believes diversity and inclusion and anti-racism trainings are “divisive [and] anti-American propaganda.” The document, which comes at a time when corporations are putting out statements condemning racism and vowing to improve diversity…
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The Importance of Belonging at Work by Stephanie Creary
Most of us spend the majority of our time Monday through Friday working. Whether that’s still at the office or now from home, it’s still crucial that employees at all levels feel that they belong and can be themselves at work. During DiversityInc’s virtual Top 50 Announcement event on May…
‘Mayor Pete’ Seeks Diverse Presidential Campaign Staff
Pete Buttigieg, the Democratic mayor of South Bend, Ind., a well-educated millennial and Afghanistan veteran who’s gay, is running for president. He wants to make diversity and inclusion a priority. Last week Buttigieg, known as “Mayor Pete,” penned a letter to the Muslim community he presides over in response to the…
Comcast NBCUniversal 2018 Diversity & Inclusion Report: Video
Diversity & Inclusion Report 2018 At Comcast NBCUniversal, we stand for including everyone. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more effective company, leading us to approach diversity as a driver for business growth and innovation. As a result, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) is a fundamental part of…
TIAA’s Steve Larson: Diversity & Inclusion Has Evolved a Lot Over the Years
Steve Larson, TIAA’s Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion, talks about what inspires him in his current role and how D&I has changed over the last 16 years. editsharetrending_up
New Coalition To Encourage Talented, But Poor Students To Apply To More Competitive Schools
The lack of diversity in secondary education has recently been coming to light all over the country, with protests and outrage coming from Yale, University of Missouri, Occidental, Ahmerst, Claremont McKenna and Ithaca. For some students, the problem begins right at the application process. The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and…
CA School District to Require Ethnic-Studies Course
By Albert Lin A school district in Greater Los Angeles has adopted a measure that will require students to pass an ethnic-studies course in order to graduate. El Rancho Unified School District officials believe that such coursework will help bridge differences between students and teach them more about their heritage…
Are Political Donations That Conflict With Your Diversity Policy a Shareholder Issue
Shareholder activism is putting corporate political contributions under the microscope. What repercussions could your company face if your contributions don’t align with values related to diversity and inclusion In this “Corporate Political Spending: Why Shareholders Must Weigh In” white paper, NorthStar Asset Management‘s Julie Goodridge and Christine Jantz reveal the…