Tag #Equity

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Legacy Admissions Decline Amidst Growing Scrutiny

A new report from Education Reform Now reveals that legacy admissions are declining sharply, with only 24% of four-year colleges considering it in 2025, down from 49% in 2015; five states have banned the practice, and public and expert disapproval is widespread.

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NFL's Super Bowl LIX: A Showcase of Inclusion

The NFL's Super Bowl LIX showcased intentional inclusion through inclusive commercials, a Brad Pitt monologue, sign language interpreters, and Kendrick Lamar's performance addressing Black empowerment, demonstrating a commitment to DEI despite past challenges.

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52% Bias Score

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US Corporations Roll Back DEI Programs After Trump Executive Orders

Following President Trump's executive orders, major US corporations, particularly in finance and tech, are significantly altering or eliminating their DEI programs, prompted by legal challenges and a broader conservative backlash against affirmative action, creating varied impacts in the US and UK.

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Gender Equality
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NEA Cuts Diversity Funding, Prioritizes America250

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) ended its Challenge America grant program, which gave $10,000 to small arts groups serving underserved communities, to focus on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. The NEA is requiring applicants for all grants to follow White House executive orders and not pr...

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Google Scraps DEI Hiring Goals Amid Broader Tech Industry Shift

Google has ended its goal of hiring more employees from underrepresented groups and is reviewing its DEI programs, following a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action and pressure from conservative groups, mirroring similar actions by other tech companies like Meta and Amazon.

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Google Scraps DEI Recruitment Targets Amidst Broader Corporate Trend

Google abandoned its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) recruitment targets after a corporate policy review, following a similar trend among major US companies facing political and legal challenges to such programs.

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Gender Equality
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Federal Mandate to Eliminate Diversity Programs Sparks Controversy

The Department of Education mandated the elimination of all race-based diversity programs in federally funded schools by the end of the month, or face funding cuts, prompting confusion and potential legal challenges due to the directive's vagueness and broad scope.

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Costco Faces Legal Reckoning Over Extensive DEI Program

Costco is facing mounting legal challenges and potential multi-billion dollar lawsuits for its extensive DEI program, which prioritizes race and gender in hiring, supplier selection, and donations, despite recent setbacks for similar programs at other major corporations.

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DEI: A Business Imperative, Not a Trend

The article details the parallels between past resistance to accessibility measures and current opposition to DEI initiatives in business, highlighting the financial and ethical implications of neglecting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Google Revises DEI Commitment Following Trump Executive Order

Facing potential financial sanctions under a Trump executive order targeting DEI initiatives, Google removed its commitment to DEI from its annual report and is reviewing its programs, mirroring actions by other tech companies.

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Alphabet Ends Diversity Hiring Goals, Removes DEI Language from SEC Report

Alphabet, Google's parent company, removed "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from its SEC report and ended diversity hiring goals, citing a review of its programs and recent court decisions and executive orders, impacting over 180,000 employees.

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Private School Enrollment Triples, Raising Equity Concerns

A Dutch government investigation reveals that the number of private schools has tripled since 2015, driven by parents seeking smaller class sizes, specialized support for children with diverse needs, and educational approaches aligned with their values; this trend raises concerns about equity in acc...

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