Today: September 15, 2024
Today: September 15, 2024

Inclusion

Sports|Technology

AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks

AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for quarterbacks who are deaf or hard of hearing

AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks
News

Hollywood's minority writers fear diversity to fall farther down the agenda after strike

After the Writers Guild of America approved a new three-year contract with major studios, Hollywood writers from underrepresented groups, many nervous

Hollywood's minority writers fear diversity to fall farther down the agenda after strike
News|Sports

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season

NHL players will be allowed to use Pride tape this season after all

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season
News|Sports|World

Asia's first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion

Hong Kong is set to launch Asia's first Gay Games on Friday, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Asian financial hub

Asia's first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion
Environment|News|Political|World

Organizers of COP28 want an inclusive summit. But just how diverse is the negotiating table?

Many women, young people and Indigenous voices say they feel they’re relegated to mere attendance, with limited opportunities to contribute substantially to the decisive meetings, despite promises to make the talks more inclusive

Organizers of COP28 want an inclusive summit. But just how diverse is the negotiating table?
Technology

Digital inaccessibility: Blind and low-vision people have powerful technology but still face barriers to the digital world

Assistive technology like screen readers for the blind help people with disabilities use computers and smartphones, but they can be tripped up if webpages or documents are improperly formatted.

Digital inaccessibility: Blind and low-vision people have powerful technology but still face barriers to the digital world
Arts

'Thirst trap' and 'edgelord' were recently added to the dictionary – so why hasn't 'nibling' made the cut?

Pleasant-sounding words might have a leg up.

'Thirst trap' and 'edgelord' were recently added to the dictionary – so why hasn't 'nibling' made the cut?
Entertainment|News

New list scores TV, streaming series for on-screen and behind-the-scenes diversity and inclusion

The hundreds of television series on U.S. broadcast, cable and streaming platforms are the subject of a new list — one that scores them for their diversity and inclusion

New list scores TV, streaming series for on-screen and behind-the-scenes diversity and inclusion
Economy

Disabled employment surged in COVID; 2024 less certain

COVID-19 changed the trajectory of Lucy Trieshmann's budding legal career.

Disabled employment surged in COVID; 2024 less certain
Education|News|Political

Texas ban on university diversity efforts provides a glimpse of the future across GOP-led states

As Texas public university students returned to the classroom in January, a new law in Texas banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from state funded higher education institutions took effect

Texas ban on university diversity efforts provides a glimpse of the future across GOP-led states
Business|Education|News|Political

Texas' diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities

Texas' ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education has resulted in more than 100 job cuts at University of Texas campuses across the state

Texas' diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
Education|News|Political

North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff

Diversity, equity and inclusion staff members' jobs in North Carolina's public university system could be at risk

North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff
Business|Education|News|Political

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

An effort to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals and college campuses

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
Arts

Inside the rise and fall of one of the world’s most powerful writing groups

In its bankruptcy filing, the Romance Writers of America blamed ‘disputes concerning diversity, equity and inclusion’ for its membership declining by an astounding 80%.

Inside the rise and fall of one of the world’s most powerful writing groups

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