Aug 27 Watch 6:44 How some companies are scaling back DEI initiatives after conservative backlash By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are under attack by conservative lawmakers and activists. From college campuses to corporate America, the fear of legal liability and political backlash is leading some to backtrack or rebrand their DEI initiatives. Geoff Bennett discussed… Continue watching
Jun 26 Health care must diversify workforce to get rid of racial inequalities, according to new report By Devna Bose, Associated Press The 300-plus-page document from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine detailed how structural racism and people's surroundings have contributed to worse health outcomes for minorities. Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 10:14 Why diversity initiatives at colleges and companies are facing political backlash By John Yang, Karina Cuevas The debate over diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in colleges and universities has been heating up around the country. The political and actual backlash to past DEI programs has been growing. John Yang breaks down more of what this dispute… Continue watching
Dec 08 Wisconsin university system reaches deal with Republicans that would scale back diversity positions By Todd Richmond, Associated Press The deal released Friday calls for freezing diversity position hires through 2026 and shifting at least 43 diversity positions to focus on "student success."… Continue reading
Sep 19 Wisconsin Republican leader blocks university employee pay raises unless college cuts diversity programs By Scott Bauer, Associated Press The Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly is blocking pay raises for University of Wisconsin employees unless the university cuts diversity, equity and inclusion spending by $32 million. Continue reading
Aug 01 DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said in a statement on Tuesday that its diversity, equity and inclusion committee would be eliminated, as would any job duties connected to it. Continue reading
Jul 21 6 things to know about Barbie as the new film sets box office records By Justin Stabley, Bella Isaacs-Thomas When Barbie debuted in 1959, she didn’t just make a splash. It was more like a boom, sending children and parents scurrying to possess this icon of femininity and setting off a decadeslong debate about beauty standards, gender roles, race… Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: House approves GOP-led defense bill that adds abortion restrictions, rolls back diversity initiatives By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The bill is expected to go nowhere in the Democratic-majority Senate. Continue reading
Feb 07 GOP more diverse, but Congress still doesn’t reflect America’s demographics By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press When lawmakers gather for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, the Republican side of the aisle will look slightly different than in years past. Continue reading
Jan 31 Florida Gov. DeSantis pushes ban on diversity programs in state colleges By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced plans to block state colleges from having programs on diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory. Continue reading