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Starr Andrews talks about her US Nationals medal, push for more diversity in skating

Tuesday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Starr Andrews recently made history as the first Black woman to medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 35 years.The 21-year-old skater has been open about her push to bring more diversity to the sport and inspire others.She spoke with ABC... Read More.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls diversity efforts ‘illegal,’ tells state agencies to stop

Friday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office has notified state agencies that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in hiring is illegal, according to a memo obtained by ABC News.The memo, sent on Sunday by Abbott's chief of staff, Gardner Pate,... Read More.

Some educators, students slam Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ battle against diversity, equity in higher ed

Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some Florida educators and students are concerned about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' vow against "trendy ideologies" in state colleges and universities."We must ensure that our institutions of higher learning are focused on academic excellence and the pursuit of truth, not the... Read More.

DeSantis asks state colleges for data on critical race theory, diversity courses amid ‘Stop WOKE’ legal battles

Wednesday, January 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office has requested data on courses and programs that include “diversity, equity and inclusion” and “critical race theory” despite legal challenges to his law restricting such content.ABC News has obtained a copy of the Dec. 28 governor’s memo.In... Read More.

Debates over diversity in the classroom push teachers out of schools

Wednesday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At the end of the 2021 school year, sixth-grade teacher Anita Carson decided to resign.Carson, of Polk County, Florida, told ABC News that she didn't want to leave her students behind. But when new laws began to restrict what teachers could... Read More.

Sesame Place to implement diversity initiatives after racial bias incident

Wednesday, August 10 by ABC News

(LANGHORNE, Pa.) -- Following a barrage of online allegations of racial bias and one $25 million class action lawsuit, Sesame Place has announced initiatives to help expand its "commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion."These efforts include comprehensive racial equity assessment, an anti-bias training and... Read More.

Jill Biden apologizes after comparing diversity of Latinos to breakfast tacos

Tuesday, July 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- First lady Jill Biden apologized Tuesday through her spokesperson after receiving public backlash for saying in a speech Monday that Latinos are "as unique as breakfast tacos."Spokesperson Michael LaRosa tweeted a brief apology on Tuesday morning following an onslaught of... Read More.

NFL says each team must hire minority offensive coach amid push for diversity

Tuesday, March 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The National Football League announced a new rule on Monday that requires all 32 teams to hire an offensive coach who is "a female or a member of an ethnic or racial minority" for the 2022 season.Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney... Read More.

Black tattoo artists push for diversity in the white-dominated industry

Thursday, February 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Although tattooing has been around for centuries, the practice was mainly underground before becoming recognized as legitimate art in modern history.Despite being a fairly mainstream industry now, discriminatory hiring practices and racial stigmas are among the challenges that Black tattoo artists... Read More.

Top car design executive speaks out about diversity in the industry

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- You may not know Ralph Gilles by name but you may have owned (or admired) his cars: the Dodge Viper, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram truck, to name a few.Gilles, the 52-year-old chief design officer of Stellantis, the automotive giant that... Read More.

NFL commissioner addresses issues with diversity following Brian Flores lawsuit: ESPN

Saturday, February 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Days after former Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL over allegations of discrimination, commissioner Roger Goodell told teams Saturday that the league's efforts to promote diversity among head coaches “have been unacceptable," ESPN reported.Goodell sent a letter to NFL... Read More.

Stories tagged with: diversity

Starr Andrews talks about her US Nationals medal, push for more diversity in skating

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls diversity efforts ‘illegal,’ tells state agencies to stop

Some educators, students slam Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ battle against diversity, equity in higher ed

DeSantis asks state colleges for data on critical race theory, diversity courses amid ‘Stop WOKE’ legal battles

Debates over diversity in the classroom push teachers out of schools

Sesame Place to implement diversity initiatives after racial bias incident

Jill Biden apologizes after comparing diversity of Latinos to breakfast tacos

NFL says each team must hire minority offensive coach amid push for diversity

Black tattoo artists push for diversity in the white-dominated industry

Top car design executive speaks out about diversity in the industry

NFL commissioner addresses issues with diversity following Brian Flores lawsuit: ESPN

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