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New BAFTA Chair Addresses George Floyd Killing and Diversity Troubles – Variety
British Academy of Film and Television Arts chair Krishnendu Majumdar has addressed the killing of George Floyd and the lack of diversity in BAFTA’s nominations process in his first communication with members since being appointed last…
How the conversation around diversity in travel is growing | CN Traveller
With plenty of borders still closed and countries only slowly coming out of lockdown, it has taken a global pandemic to make many grounded globetrotters appreciate the freedom to explore they once took for granted. For a number of…
The Daily Northwestern’s 2020 Diversity Report
For the past three years, The Daily Northwestern has done an internal survey of staffers that asks a series of questions concerning social identities like race, socioeconomic status, religion, hometown and more. This data is then used to…
WGA Diversity Report: Underrepresented TV Writers Make Gains On Parity – Deadline
Citing steady gains for women and underrepresented TV writers over the past five years, the latest WGA West Inclusion Report released Friday said that “If these trends continue, women and people of color could achieve parity in TV…
Join the Department of Diversity Initiatives for public discussions about race – UNF Spinnaker
The Black Student Union and the LGBT Resource Center will be collaborating for a public discussion:
Presented by Loud Lounge, the event will begin today starting at 1p.m. on the BSU’s Instagram Live.
“Sip some ‘tea’ and enjoy your cookies…
From Protests to Progress, the Next Step in Diversity – WWD
What now?
As businesses and retailers nationwide clean up from the looting and rioting that have taken place alongside the peaceful protests over the killing of George Floyd — another black man dead at the hands of police officers — the…
Diversity and Inclusion Remain Essential During the Pandemic
During COVID-19, as companies and organizations focus on business continuity, some leaders are wondering as a McKinsey report considers: Is diversity and inclusion (D&I) a luxury or a necessity? The answer goes beyond business or…
How greater diversity in the cockpit could help airlines avoid a looming pilot shortage
The cockpit has long been the dominion of white men. Benjamin Ohnona/EyeEm via Getty ImagesBefore the new coronavirus hit, the airline industry was bracing for a severe pilot shortage. But just as the pandemic has forced school closures…
To improve care, health systems must adopt diversity and inclusion
The current economic crisis caused by COVID-19 has led the nation’s unemployment rate to rise to 14.7%, a figure that likely understates the damage. Even more troubling are the unemployment numbers for women and minorities: 16.2% for the…
Diversity Scholarships Created at Oregon Tech to Expand Accessibility to Emergency Medical Services…
Wilsonville, Ore.—Now more than ever, first responders with diverse backgrounds are needed for extraordinary circumstances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic currently putting a strain on the state’s, and the world’s, health care systems. The…
