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At a DC bar full of Black Hill staffers, the debate was a time for marching orders

Few people understand the racist undertones of calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’ more than Black staffers working on Capitol Hill. Eric Garcia spent debate night at a watch party alongside Divine Nine Sorority Members, Black Hill staffers and Jim Clyburn

The Independent UK

How the US supreme court’s affirmative action ruling unleashed anti-DEI cases

Activists against diversity, equity and inclusion feel the 6-3 conservative majority will aid workplace lawsuits

The Guardian - US

Bud Light rival avoids boycott by cutting ‘woke’ policies

A top beer company is making a major change that some consumers may not like.

The Street

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In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans.

The Conversation

Diversity Week Will Bring Industry’s DEI Report Card

AIM/PAR study results to be revealed during week of inclusion-related industry gatherings

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Right-wing Activist Leads Charge Against US Equality Push

Ordinary Americans have "had enough" of inclusivity and diversity policies at US companies, according to Robby Starbuck, who has led a one-man campaign against the controversial initiatives.

International Business Times

DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence

As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion – also known as DEI – efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditionally excluded or marginalized.

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It’s been a tough week for DEI as Lowe’s and Ford roll back initiatives—But the bigger picture tells a different story

The companies have joined John Deere, Tractor Supply, and Harley Davidson in this diversity retreat.

Fortune

After diversity pushback, some faculty feel left in dark at North Carolina's flagship university

Several programs of diversity, equity and inclusion are at risk of elimination at North Carolina's flagship university after the University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to scrap a previous diversity policy in May and replace it with a new one

The Independent UK

Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim

Critics of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, commonly referred to by the acronym DEI, are increasingly using boycotts and bans to fight against their use. People often argue that this anti-DEI backlash is motivated by race-neutral concerns – for example, that DEI practices are irrelevant to work performance or are…

The Conversation

Ford is the latest in a series of companies to scale back DEI efforts under pressure from Robby Starbuck

Ford CEO Jim Farley cites evolving political and social beliefs in a memo ending diversity quotas.

Fortune

White Man Sues IBM For Firing Him So 'They Could Hire More Women And Minorities'; Slams Company's Diversity Targets

A white man has sued IBM, alleging he was fired to meet diversity quotas. IBM denies the claims.

International Business Times UK

University of Kentucky to disband diversity office after GOP lawmakers pushed anti-DEI legislation

The University of Kentucky's president says the school will disband its Office for Institutional Diversity

The Independent UK

'Woke' Harley-Davidson ditches DEI, folding to right-wing pressure

Are brands like Harley turning their backs on diversity or just stopping talking about it?

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Donald Trump, Honest Abe and Joe Biden

Trump's repeated ludicrous self-comparisons to Abraham Lincoln only remind us of Joe Biden's selfless sacrifice

The Guardian - US

‘It legitimizes us’: the minority businesses still fighting for recognition

Middle Eastern and north African business owners couldn’t get certified in the US – but a new wave of entrepreneurs is changing that

The Independent UK

Former Trump aide warns ‘DEI’ attacks on Harris will alienate voters

Peter Navarro, who was recently released from prison, cautioned that Republicans’ smears about Harris’ race could backfire with voters

The Conversation

Kamala Harris’ identity as a biracial woman is either a strength or a weakness, depending on whom you ask

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DEI has some prominent critics—but it's actually getting more popular

The number of workers who view DEI initiatives as “more positive” has doubled over the past three to five years.

Fortune

As the DEI debate rages on, research keeps pointing to the business benefits

Many business leaders still see the practice as essential.

The Independent UK

Nikki Haley says Harris is Democrats’ ‘weakest candidate’ – but DEI attacks ‘aren’t helpful’

Conservative commentator Tomi Lahren called the Republican attacks on Kamala Harris’s gender and race a “bad move”

The Guardian - US

The media is already failing in its duty to fairly cover Kamala Harris

Sure, Harris deserves scrutiny. But she doesn’t deserve smears and stereotypes amplified by journalists and pundits addicted to clicks

France 24

Race and racism take centre stage as Kamala Harris eyes White House prize

If she convinces voters in the November election, Kamala Harris could be the first Black and South Asian woman to become US president. It’s a prospect her supporters find exhilarating, which has sparked an ugly racial backlash against the Democratic front-runner from among her conservative critics.

The Independent UK

Fox Business guest slammed for calling Kamala Harris a ‘Hawk Tuah girl’ in sexist outburst

Alec Lace also called Harris and the White House press secretary ‘DEI’ hires

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GOP Reps. Defend Calling VP Harris A 'DEI Hire'

Conservative representatives defend Rep. Burchett's 'DEI hire' comment on VP Harris, sparking debate on identity, qualifications, and political discourse.

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