Clemson Fraternity Opens Its Arms to Student with Special Needs
What Happened When a Clemson Fraternity Embraced a Student with Intellectual Disabilities?
Misty Copeland's Final Bow: A Legendary Career in Ballet
Misty Copeland, a trailblazing ballerina, has retired from American Ballet Theatre after 25 years.
She was the first Black female principal dancer in the company's history
Copeland's career has been marked by her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in ballet
Copeland will continue to promote diversity in the dance world through her foundation and by joining ABT's board of trustees.
Autistic Man Finds New Job After Being Let Go by Waitrose
An autistic man, Tom Boyd, was let go as an unpaid shelf stacker at Waitrose after volunteering for years.
He was offered a paid job by Asda after his story went viral
Asda has a Supported Internship Programme for people with autism or learning disabilities
Tom will work at Asda with flexible hours and support. Waitrose apologized and offered him his job back, but he declined.
Trump Ends Federal Diversity Programs, Puts Staffers on Paid Leave
In a bold move, former President Trump has ordered the shutdown of all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management instructed department and agency heads to place all DEI staffers on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. This decision comes after Trump repealed numerous executive orders promoting LGBTQ equality and demonized DEI policies during his presidential campaign.
Major Companies Scrap Diversity Programs Amid Conservative Pressure
Major Companies Scrap Diversity Programs Amid Conservative Pressure
Meta, Walmart, and McDonald's have joined a growing list of companies abandoning their diversity initiatives amid conservative pressure and a changing legal landscape. The Supreme Court ruling and the term "DEI" becoming "charged" have led these companies to reconsider their diversity efforts.
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/11/trump-dei-diversity |
| BBC world | https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmy7xpw3pyo |
Major U.S. University Abolishes Diversity Statements for Faculty Hiring and Promotion
University of Michigan Drops Diversity Statements:** The University of Michigan has decided to discontinue the requirement of diversity statements for faculty hiring, promotion, and tenure. This move comes after an eight-member faculty working group recommended the end of the use of diversity statements, citing their potential to limit freedom of expression and diversity of thought on campus. The university board is also considering dismantling the bureaucracy associated with DEI initiatives. This decision follows a nationwide trend of universities rolling back their DEI requirements.
