These leaders in CSR, ESG and social impact are setting the bar for purpose-driven communications. Ragan is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 CSR Awards, honoring the communicators, teams and organizations making a meaningful difference through purpose-driven work. This year’s group of winners demonstrates the power of communications to drive progress on sustainability, […] The post Celebrating the winners of Ragan’s 2025 CSR Awards: See the list appeared first on Ragan Communic...| Ragan Communications
Andrew Beck has articulated a thick version of the assimilation of immigrants (rightly so, in my view) that harkens back to the spirit of Americanization that was prevalent from the Founding to roughly the 1960s. Louis Brandeis, a liberal and political ally of the detestable Woodrow Wilson, expressed this common idea of assimilation in his... Read more about: We Need Patriotic Assimilation The post We Need Patriotic Assimilation appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
The Aug. 14 conference, themed “Change the story, redeeming race, reconciliation and the mission of the church,” invited faith leaders to engage in discussions on race, from a gospel-centric perspective. The post At conference, pastors address racism in their churches as momentum fades appeared first on Anabaptist World.| Anabaptist World
By Michelle Flores Vryn And we know the pieces are shifting. Philanthropy is in flux. DEI efforts are being re-evaluated or quietly shelved. Staff turnover is rattling once-stable institutions. Long-standing funding sources are vanishing. What remains, as my friend Stephanie Green Weizer says, is the “organic matter of our missions”—the values, love, and truth that can’t be extracted or destroyed. From this nutrient-rich core we can build something new. The post What are we growing to...| CCF
Reagan and Trump both crafted unique political alliances of disparate groups built more on rhetoric than deeds. Many promises made, few fulfilled.| Chronicles
Universities, often perceived as bastions of progressive thought, are increasingly reflecting the broader political polarization gripping the nation. The post Supporting religious diversity on campus is a surprising consensus among faculty across the red-blue divide appeared first on Baptist News Global.| Baptist News Global
Liam Glavin ‘27 (he/him) is a government major from Falls Church, VA. He loves running, reading and spending time with friends and hopes to instill values of political and civic engagement across the community. Contact him at ljglavin@wm.edu. Since the start of the new Trump administration, Republicans have been on a racist tirade, threatening and attempting […]| Flat Hat News
Back in my science-fiction-reading high school days, I devoured a tale by Harlan Ellison with a self-explanatory title: “I Have No Mouth and I Must| University Press of Kansas
Twenty years ago, Katrina taught America devastating lessons. The administration’s policies against strategizing to protect society’s most vulnerable are a recipe for a repeat. The post Trump’s Definition of DEI Is a Disaster for Disaster Management appeared first on Washington Monthly.| Washington Monthly
Mike Magee We awakened this morning to learn that there is a new word we Americans must learn if we wish our children and grandchildren to breathe healthy air in their near future. It is haboob. According to the National Weather Service, haboob is “an intense, fast-moving wall of dust kicked up by thunderstorm winds.” […] The post What does “Ha Boob” think of the haboob? appeared first on HealthCommentary.| HealthCommentary
A new law bans diversity-focused programs at publicly funded universities, forcing the closures of spaces that offered mentorship, wellness care, and belonging Resources for marginalized students vanish from Ohio campuses under sweeping new restrictions is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.| Prism
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a memorandum to all federal agencies providing guidance for federal-funding recipients on applying federal antidiscrimination laws to... The post DOJ Issues DEI Compliance Guidance first appeared on HRWatchdog.| HRWatchdog
None of us want to think of ourselves as racist, and it’s true that we don’t intend to be. But saying (and believing) that we’re “not racist” is not enough to tackle the very real problem of racism in America. We need to be anti-racist. But what exactly does that mean? WHAT IS ANTI-RACISM? It […] The post Read This: Anti-Racism, It’s More Than Any Of Us Think appeared first on Red Wine and Blue.| Red Wine and Blue
A former DEI employee at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire won her discrimination lawsuit against the school, earning her $265,000. Rochelle Hoffman, who is white, sued the school after she became the interim director of the campus’s Multicultural Student Services office. That lawsuit, filed in 2023, detailed multiple instances of students saying Hoffman was not […]| Washington Examiner
Under the looming threat of federal examination, Northeastern has replaced or dismantled nearly all of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion messaging and websites.| The Huntington News
Chicago is a highly diverse city, and it is a good example of life in a multicultural democracy. The image above is a photo of the crowd on Navy Pier on a recent Saturday summer evening. According to local estimates, as many as 120,000 people visit Navy Pier on a Saturday night, and it is a good practical example of the benefits of multicultural democracy. The crowd is highly diverse, with adults and children from all racial groups and many ethnicities and language groups. And there is a subs...| Understanding Society
In an article published in Healthcare Risk Management’s August edition, Veronica Nannis discussed the current landscape of FCA enforcement, including a rise in opioid-related fraud litigation,…| JGL Law
“His bigotry and hatred has already landed in the UK, where foundations are withdrawing funds from projects helping disadvantaged communities and companies are backtracking on commitments to fight the climate crisis."| Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
On February 7, 2025, Giant Eagle replaced its public-facing DEI page with a new inclusion-only page, eliminating all mentions of “diversity” and “equity” in the process. What Changed Previous Page: Giant Eagle’s original DEI page, titled “Inclusion, Equity & Diversity at Giant Eagle Inc.”, emphasized systemic change, community commitment, and measurable definitions of inclusion, equity, and diversity. New Page: The current page, launched on February... The post Giant Eagle Quiet...| Buildremote
During Pride Month, we must stand against Trump's cruel attacks on LGBTQIA+ and immigrant communities—and fight for dignity, justice, and equality for all| Frances Prizzia Criminal Defense Lawyers
The photo above is from the entrance of Lady Justice Brewing in Englewood, Colorado (think of it as Denver extended). They aren’t included in “The Rise of Women’s Sports Bars in the United States” by Ruvani de Silva, but they would fit in perfectly. “Community, safety, inclusion and accessibility are at the core of the ... Read more| Appellation Beer
Ulta Beauty and Target have mutually agreed to end their Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop partnership when the current agreement concludes in August 2026. The partnership, which launched in 2021, is akin to the shop-in-shops of Ulta competitor Sephora, which were first located in JCPenney stores and then shifted to Kohl’s. But the winds have […]| Retail TouchPoints
Discover how Godson, an accessibility tester at Indium, transforms visual disability into strength reshaping how teams think, build, and test for inclusive digital experiences.| Indium
There’s a quote that’s been circling in my head ever since I read a recent LinkedIn post by Yamilee Toussaint, the visionary Founder and CEO of STEM From Dance: “True representation isn’t about fitting into their box. It’s about expanding the box so others can see themselves fitting too.” Whew. Read that again. Yamilee — […] The post Expand the Box! Show up Authentically for Extraordinary Results appeared first on PITCH.| PITCH
The conventional hiring funnel often eliminates neurodivergent candidates before their exceptional talents can be recognized. Leanne Maskell maps the common| Corporate Compliance Insights
All VUMC academic department and center websites were instructed to remove any references to diversity, equity and inclusion and associated phrases from their websites, per email correspondence to VUMC affiliates obtained by The Hustler. Additionally, Vanderbilt’s former Student Center for Social Justice and Identity has been renamed to the Student Center for Belonging and Communities.| The Vanderbilt Hustler - The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt’s abandonment of DEI reflects a broader national effort to deny structural racism exists.| The Vanderbilt Hustler - The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
Baker Donelson Law Firm is investigating whether a covert video reveals university employees renamed DEI programs to preserve them.| The Vanderbilt Hustler - The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University
People in at least four positions at the Office of Belonging, previously the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, appear to have left the university.| The Huntington News
This is why the FDA was/is needed and why DEI is too. Civil Servants are our heroes, especially the women, whose visions saw what the men didn’t. I also believe it’s been compromised by politics and big money corporations. Look| Oz Wisdoms and Lessons
The University cited financial and organizational reasons for shutting down the office. Some of IBIC’s programs will be absorbed by the Office of Student Engagement. The post ‘Don’t know what we will do’: University dissolves Office for Inclusion, Belonging and Intergroup Communication appeared first on The Stanford Daily.| The Stanford Daily
Dr don Trahan Jr. combats anti-DEI movements and pioneers change through Global Equity Entertainment The post The urgent need for equity and inclusion in a divided society appeared first on DiversityQ.| DiversityQ
Idaho Freedom Foundation President Ron Nate issued the following statement regarding Gov. Brad Little signing Senate Bill 1198, the Freedom of Inquiry in Higher Education Act: This evening Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1198, effectively eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and offices from the state's higher education system. This decision follows the […]| Idaho Freedom
Kids should not have to be subjected to sexually and politically charged flags and banners in their junior and senior high school classrooms. They should not be punished for expressing support for traditional family values in school assignments, and they certainly should not have their trauma-induced gender dysphoria “affirmed” by teachers and school administrators. As […]| Idaho Freedom
The Department of Justice just offered more clarity on something most employers already know: you can’t treat people differently based on race or sex. But how does that principle apply to your DEI programs? A new DOJ memo outlines where DEI initiatives might run afoul of federal law. It doesn’t change the rules—but it does […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Changing a name is a very personal decision. Unfortunately for trans journalists, it’s a decision that has to occur in public. Changing a byline can mitigate the abuse and harassment that trans journalists routinely face and help them honor their gender identity. Amid an increasingly hostile environment for trans people, their perspectives and stories have never been more important. Here are some strategies for staying safe and maintaining well-being while changing your byline as a trans jo...| The Open Notebook
A quarter century ago I published a column in Legal Times titled, "Any Volunteers?" The editors added this subtitle: "The FCC unfairly regulates 'by condition' when it extracts concessions from merging telecom companies."| The Free State Foundation
Tuesday, July 1, the College of William and Mary changed former Chief Diversity Officer Fanchon Glover’s title to Senior Advisor to the President. The College also renamed the Center for Student Diversity to the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence. The change comes after the Board of Visitors took a neutral stance on DEI initiatives in […]| Flat Hat News
The NeuroLeadership Institute’s DEI Pulse Survey revealed that organizations are continuing their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives — but they struggle with communication. The post Taking the Pulse of DEI Initiatives: Are They Thriving or Flatlining? appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Incorporate these strategies to support learning and participation by Spanish-speaking English language learners. The post Support English Learners in Music Classrooms appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
The current war on DEI has proven to be unrelenting and highly destructive to the independence, academic freedom, and inclusiveness of American universities. And yet the values that gave rise to DEI initiatives throughout the country in the past two decades are deeply grounded in fundamental American values of equality, freedom, and community. How did we get to the place where DEI is regarded as extremist and alien?First, some background. DEI is a slogan; it stands for Diversity, Equity, and ...| Understanding Society
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey filed lawsuits against two shareholder voting advisory firms for pushing radical left-wing policies on clients.| The Daily Signal
More than 100 people gathered alongside Egan Drive in downtown Juneau to protest the Trump Administration’s cuts to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy and what they see as an attack on civil rights.| KTOO
University President Tania Tetlow reasserted Fordham’s commitment to a diverse academic community in a speech before Fordham faculty, administrators and staff at McNally Amphitheater on Feb. 26. The address was titled “Sign of the Times” after the Catholic principle that one’s practice of faith should respond to the state of the world. In the address,... The post Tetlow: Fordham ‘Stands Firm’ in Catholic Values appeared first on The Observer.| The Observer
It began with a hateful email. The subject line itself was a racial slur: the N-word. The content was just as insidious, laced with the kind of dehumanizing language often lobbed at the readers we serve. Then came the onslaught: a relentless assault on our social media platforms, websites, and emails. For good measure, individual team members at our news outlet were doxxed and “swatted,” with hoax emergency calls being made to trigger a police response. For weeks, this toxic wave of h...| Nieman Reports
O MOVER lança um Guia de Melhores Práticas para ajudar empresas a promoverem a equidade racial, com ações estruturadas e mensuráveis para melhorar a diversidade e inclusão nas corporações.| Somos Mover
Keith’s note: On 1 July 2025 Mark Sykes, Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, published an op ed titled “Taking Action Against Historical Censorship by USRA” which I reprinted here on NASAWatch. UPDATE: Mark Sykes has posted a response to USRA’s critique of his original OpEd. The post Update On USRA/LPI/LPSC Diversity Censoring appeared first on NASA Watch.| Activism Archives - NASA Watch
“Nice university you got here. Be a shame if anything happened to it.” That brutish gangster threat is the “diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hustle in its most succinct form. It captures the protection racket that has plagued American higher education for the past five years, certainly since the hot, violent summer of 2020 coerced […]| Minding The Campus
As the Trump administration’s entreaties escalate for federally-funded institutions to strike down diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy is its latest entity to attempt compliance. In the past two months, the Trump administration has launched a litany of attacks — including executive orders and agency memoranda — against DEI...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern Libraries removed the mention of diversity on its website, following President Donald Trump’s executive orders against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Earlier this month, the first statement on the libraries’ “About” page read, “Your library serves the diversity of the Northwestern community.” It was recently changed to “Your library serves the entire of the...| The Daily Northwestern
The Kellogg School of Management removed its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pathway from its online list of offerings for MBA students amid nationwide drawbacks from DEI initiatives following President Donald Trump’s executive orders. Trump’s Jan. 21 executive order targets higher education institutions, instructing federal institutions to investigate its DEI initiatives at schools — like NU...| The Daily Northwestern
The Feinberg School of Medicine appears to have scrubbed its web page for its Office of Diversity & Inclusion, the first sign of Northwestern beginning to roll back diversity initiatives amid President Donald Trump’s looming executive orders. The website now shows that the office has been renamed the Office of Health Equity and has been...| The Daily Northwestern
Founded when education was segregated, West Virginia’s Black universities won’t change under Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s DEI ban.| Mountain State Spotlight
The forced resignation of James Ryan from the presidency of the University of Virginia by pressure from a politically motivated U.S. Department of Justice, abetted by his opponents within the school, deals a dangerous blow to institutional academic freedom both at UVA and at every public university. Of course, universities must abide by federal civil rights laws as interpreted by courts. But Ryan’s antagonists pursue a radical reorientation of higher education away from most forms of increa...| Verfassungsblog
Join us as we discuss S6 Ep 127, highlighting the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on equality in employment law for all individuals.| Carey & Associates P.C.
The Trump tariffs are jacking up prices on virtually everything. Here is our guide to ethical consumption during the Stupidest Trade War.| Bitches Get Riches
Author: Noelle Marie Javier, MD As Pride Month celebrates identity, visibility, and advocacy, the AAHPM webinar, “LGBTQIA+ Leadership: A Calling to Serve,” offers a timely opportunity to explore the role […]| AAHPM
Lest We Forget! The slogan, invoked by unreconstructed rebel defenders of “the lost cause,” referring to the defeat of the Confederacy by the Union 160 years ago, has suddenly taken…| Eugene L. Meyer
Links provide a roadmap for users, guiding them from one digital destination to the next. In a seamless user journey, the hyperlink text The post Accessible Links: Best Practices for Hyperlink Accessibility appeared first on Level Access.| Level Access
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 were officially published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) on June 5, 2018. These guidelines The post WCAG 2.1: Understanding the Success Criteria appeared first on Level Access.| Level Access
The Equality Act 2010 is a fundamental piece of U.K. legislation that protects individuals from discrimination and promotes equality across all aspects of The post The Equality Act: Compliance and Best Practices appeared first on Level Access.| Level Access
For modern brands, social media is an invaluable tool for building communities, generating leads, and boosting visibility. But, when social content is inaccessible, The post Social Media and Accessibility: What Does it Mean for Brands? appeared first on Level Access.| Level Access
Achievingand maintaining Section 508 compliance requires proactivity and expertise. That’s why we’re proud to have several team members, including Chief Accessibility Officer Jonathan The post Achieving Section 508 Trusted Tester Status appeared first on Level Access.| Level Access
Web accessibility is a growing priority for organizations across industries. But why should it matter to you? And are there really laws that The post Web Accessibility in 2025: Benefits and Best Practices appeared first on Level Access.| Level Access
If you’ve found this blog, chances are, you’re already passionate about digital accessibility—and you want others throughout your organization to make inclusion a The post Making the Business Case for Digital Accessibility: Key Talking Points for Accessibility Champions appeared first on Level Access.| Level Access
In celebration of Pride Month, the OneHaas Alumni Podcast is honored to have Laurie Reemeyer, a sustainable mining consultant, share his journey. For much of Laurie’s early career in the mining industry in Australia, he kept his identity as a gay man separate from his work. But after more than a decade of hiding this […] The post Laurie Reemeyer, MBA 10 – Mining For Inclusivity appeared first on Haas Podcasts.| Haas Podcasts
The Supreme Court ruled against requiring members of "majority groups" to bear a higher burden to prove illegal discrimination. The post SCOTUS Nixes Discrimination Against Heterosexuals and White Males first appeared on Independence Institute. The post SCOTUS Nixes Discrimination Against Heterosexuals and White Males appeared first on Independence Institute.| Independence Institute
What is Juneteenth?Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free—more than two years after the […]| AAHPM
Editor’s Note: The following is an article originally published on the College Fix on May 2, 2025. With edits to match Minding the Campus’s style guidelines, it is crossposted here with permission. Zack De Piero, a professor suing Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) for alleged racial discrimination, plans to appeal after a district court granted […]| Minding The Campus
When it comes to President Trump’s threatened tariffs and his foreign policy demands, we have all been reading about the phrase coined by a Financial Times reporter: “Trump always chick…| janresseger
You already know the plaintiff won. What you might not know is what that means for your workplace policies, documentation practices, and DEI strategy. I broke it all down on this week’s On Record ...| The Employer Handbook Blog
Dementia affects more than 57 million people worldwide, yet media coverage often reduces these experiences to either tragic narratives or false promises of cures. Journalists instead should center the experiences of people with dementia, skeptically navigate the complexity of Alzheimer’s research, and avoid harmful stereotypes. Through compassion and nuance, reporters can portray the reality of dementia as a complex lived experience filled with challenges, adaptation, dignity, and hope. The...| The Open Notebook
The idea of the “third place” has captivated hospitality for decades. Restaurateurs, hoteliers, and bar owners chase that elusive in-between—a space that’s not home, not work, but something softer, freer, and more human. Think of the neighbourhood bar that remembers your name, the café that welcomes laptops and late-night conversations, the hotel lounge where locals […]| MENU
In a statement, a USF spokeswoman said visitors questioning the display led the administration “to look into [the] processes” of selecting all flags.| WUSF
The University of South Florida is one of many schools forced to phase out diversity, equity, and inclusion offices thanks to a new state law. But USF officials say the school will remain diverse.| WUSF
A quick one today, addressing a misnomer which began life as a conspiracy theory on Twitter, and this week found itself put forward as a news item by Kevin O’Sullivan and Isabel Oakeshott on “TalkT…| The Secret Barrister
Diversity goals can strengthen a workplace — or, in some cases, spark a lawsuit. Just ask Clorox, now facing a revived gender discrimination claim despite its well-meaning initiatives. TL;DR: A white, male Clorox salesperson alleged age, race, and gender discrimination after he was let go during a company reorganization. Although the lower court threw out […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Yesterday, my law partner Amy Epstein Gluck and I hosted a Zoom conversation with former EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum on the legal boundaries of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Given the political climate and a flurry of legal developments—including EEOC inquiries and high-profile settlements—many employers are wondering: Can we still do DEI? Chai’s answer? […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Today’s the day. At 12:00 PM ET, my law partner Amy Epstein Gluck and I will be hosting a free Zoom conversation with Chai Feldblum, former EEOC Commissioner and a nationally recognized voice on civil rights and workplace inclusion. If you’re an employer, HR professional, attorney, or business leader trying to make sense of […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
If your company has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative — or you’re thinking about starting one — you’ve likely been paying attention to the legal noise surrounding these programs lately. Questions about what employers can and cannot do are swirling, especially in light of recent agency guidance and political scrutiny. So I thought, […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
If you’re feeling confused or cautious about your company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, you’re not alone — and a group of former EEOC officials says that may be by design. On April 3, 2025, these former agency leaders issued a public statement responding to the EEOC Acting Chair’s March guidance titled “What You […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Last week, a federal court put the brakes on two executive orders aimed at ending federal support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Citing First Amendment concerns, the court issued a temporary injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor’s enforcement of key provisions affecting DEI-related speech and activity. Here’s what happened—and why it matters […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
A recent federal court decision out of Michigan is a timely reminder that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals—while lawful and laudable—can still generate legal risk if they appear to incentivize decisions based on race or gender. The court refused to dismiss a former employee’s reverse discrimination claims, finding that his allegations, if true, plausibly […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Employers striving to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have faced stiff headwinds recently from the federal government. The EEOC’s latest release, “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work,” is more about what employers can’t do than what they can to promote DEI. Underscoring the importance of caution, the EEOC has reminded employers that […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
