diversity
The Grammy Awards have faced criticism in the past for a lack of diversity in recognizing artists of color, women, and genres like rap and R&B. To address this, the Recording Academy has transformed its voting body, adding over 8,700 new members since 2019, with 66% of current voters being new. This includes an addition […]
Medical schools in the U.S. are facing challenges in increasing the number of Black doctors, particularly after the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against affirmative action and subsequent anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation in several states. This is especially problematic in states like Mississippi, where nearly 40% of the population is Black, but only 10% […]
During the BET Awards, actress Taraji P. Henson emphasized the urgent need to understand “Project 2025” and its potential impacts under a possible second Trump presidency. This $22 million initiative by the conservative Heritage Foundation outlines significant policy changes for the first 180 days of a Trump administration, many of which could have severe consequences […]
At the Sesame Workshop Gala in New York City, Oprah Winfrey honored Shonda Rhimes with the Joan Ganz Cooney Award for her outstanding contributions to television and storytelling. Rhimes, celebrated for her influential series such as “Bridgerton,” emphasized the importance of diverse narratives that reflect the world rather than just its gatekeepers. She highlighted how […]
The introduction of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) rules at the Oscars has sparked a range of reactions within the film industry. Instituted in response to the national reckoning over racial justice, these rules require films to meet certain criteria in four main categories relating to both onscreen and offscreen representation, including the diversity of […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Urban League of Rochester has launched INTERRUPT RACISM, an anti-racism training program for local businesses committed to fostering an equitable work environment. This initiative seeks to identify and address policies or behaviors that obstruct diversity within organizations. Dr. Candice Lucas, the Senior VP for Equity and Advocacy at the Urban […]
Two diversity activists from Scottsdale Arizona are under fire after accusing a school district for being racist and falsely hiring a DJ wearing blackface paint at a charity event. Stuart Rhoden and Jill Lassen specialize in diversity, equity, and inclusion sent an email to the district to the elementary school principal and president of their […]
NBA has created the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Award. The new annual league honor that recognizes a current player pursuing social justice while upholding its values of equality, diversity and inclusion. Over the course of a 20-year NBA career and for decades after, Abdul-Jabbar embodied such qualities in dedicating his life to the fight for equality. […]
Renowned fashion designer Shiona Turini has collaborated with Barbie to create clothing and fashion styles that are both fashionable and empowering to Black culture. As one of the fashion industry’s leading experts, Turini has partnered with Solange Knowles on the visual projects, “Don’t Touch My Hair” and “Cranes in the Sky.” Turini also gained recognition […]
After 33 seasons of the Bachelor and Bachelorette, ABC has finally decided to cast a Black lead.