Popular candymaker Mars announced that it is giving some of its most popular candy mascots — the six multicolored M&M characters — a makeover in an effort to make them more inclusive. Michelle Chapman and Anne D’Innocenzio of The Associated Press reported that “the company said that it will provide…
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New Report Shows Significant Increase in Female and Black Representation in the Executive Boardroom
Diversity and inclusion appear to be successfully increasing among America’s largest and most successful companies. The finding comes from a new report conducted by executive recruiting firm Crist Kolder Associates as part of its review of DEI representation in executive offices. Ariel Zilber of the New York Post reported that…
13-Year-Old Granddaughter of MLK, Yolanda Renee King, Calls for ‘Work’ and ‘Action’
On what would have been the late civil rights icon’s 93rd birthday, Martin Luther King Jr.’s 13-year-old granddaughter Yolanda Renee King proudly stood in his place, speaking out to a crowd of supporters and actively calling for all of us to continue the work her grandfather started. Maya Eaglin of…
United Airlines and ‘Choose Chicago’ Announce New Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Apprenticeship
Diversity in the travel and hospitality industries continues to be an area where much change is needed. In a 2020 survey conducted by Travel Weekly, 17% of whites and 61% of people of color reported that the fields are not diverse or inclusive enough and require serious reform and improvements….
Michelle Obama Commits to Registering 1 Million New Voters Ahead of Fall Elections
Voting rights remain one of the biggest issues in politics today, with a number of conservative lawmakers continuing efforts to restrict voting rights — especially for people of color. And now, former First Lady Michelle Obama has stepped into the battle with a newly announced effort to register one million…
In First Full Week of 2022, Lawmakers in At Least 7 States Propose New Anti-Trans Legislation
Although 2021 was dubbed by many, including the Human Rights Campaign. as the “worst year in recent history for LGBTQ state legislative attacks,” many equality and advocacy experts warn 2022 appears to be getting off with an equally hate-filled start. Matt Lavietes of NBC News reported that “throughout the first…
American Figure Skater Timothy LeDuc Poised To Become First Nonbinary Individual To Compete at the Winter Olympics
In the coming days, Timothy LeDuc and their figure skating partner Ashley Cain-Gribble could make Olympic LGBTQ history. Jo Yurcaba of NBC News reported that on Thursday, Jan. 6, “LeDuc, who uses gender-neutral pronouns, and their partner, Ashley Cain-Gribble, will compete in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships with the hope…
New Study Finds DEI Initiatives Work Better When Implemented in Groups
If you want to improve diversity, equity or inclusion within a company or organization, a new study conducted by the U.S. think tank Filene Research Institute suggests that you’ll have greater success by enacting a series of changes or programs versus attempting a single standalone initiative. Anca Voinea of Co-operative…
First Woman of Color Conquers Solo South Pole Ski Exploration
In June 2021, we reported on Aretha Duarte of Brazil becoming the first-ever Black Latinx woman to climb to the top of Mount Everest. And now, another daring adventurer has set another historic first. Laura Smith-Spark and Francesca Street of CNN reported that Preet Chandi, a British-born Sikh army officer,…
Keechant Sewell Will Become the First Black Woman To Lead NYC Police Force
In a historic moment of representation for both Black women and the people of New York City as a whole, Long Island police official and Queens, New York native Keechant Sewell has been named by New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams as the city’s next police commissioner. She will become…