BlackRock drops DEI goals, citing US policy shift
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, announced in a memo on Friday that it had removed diversity, equity and comprehensive targets. Shifting policy Under President Donald Trump. Companywide emails from senior executives (CEO Larry Fink, President Robert Capito, and Head of Human Resources Caroline Heller) said “significant changes to the US legal and policy environment […]
DOGE initial findings on Defense Department DEI spending could save $80M, agency says
The Department of Defense can save up to $80 million in wasted spending by reducing the number of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, the agency said Monday. The Department of Defense is working with the Elon Musk-led Government Efficiency Office (DOGE) to significantly reduce wasteful spending, DOD spokesman Sean Parnell said in a video […]
‘Reagan’ screenwriter says DEI requirements disqualified movie from Oscars’ best movie consideration
The “Reagan” film writer said diversity, equity and inclusion guidelines disqualified his film from being considered the best film category at the Oscars. The biopic about Ronald Reagan's life starred Dennis Quaid, but screenwriter Howard Krausner accused the awards organization of discriminating against the film based on race. “We didn't seriously expect anything nominated by […]
‘Reagan’ screenwriter says film was snubbed by Oscars over DEI requirements
According to the film's screenwriter, President Ronald Reagan's biopic, starring Dennis Quaid, did not receive Oscar consideration as it did not meet the Academy's DEI standards. “I think this situation speaks for itself. There's really no anger or digging between us who made this film. We didn't seriously expect anything nominations from Hollywood in this […]
‘Reagan’ biopic misses Oscars’ Best Picture consideration over DEI requirements
Fan-favorite presidential biopic “Reagan” has been disqualified from consideration of the year's best photo Oscar. The film starring Dennis Quaid as Republican president failed to hit that standard Necessary for the academy for motion photography The cast includes best picture nominations, including at least 30% of cast members from traditionally underrated groups such as the […]
Jamie Dimon’s woke demons won’t halt JPMorgan’s DEI
Under pressure from the Trump administration, JPMorgan continues to remake its commitment to a controversial diversity, equity and adoption inclusion system, including overhauling the flashy display of DEI commitments featured on its website. But my guess – and the surmise of the people of Washington and Wall Street following this issue is that it is […]
The Ohio State University ‘sunsets’ offices amid ongoing review of DEI work
Ohio State University (OSU) will “sunset” the Center's office for Diversity and Inclusion and Attribute and Social Change on Friday. The office closure reportedly affected the positions of 16 professional staff. The school said workers will not lose their position for at least 60 days and will help them find work within the affected employees […]
Why we’ve filed civil-rights complaints against DEI in New York and Wisconsin: ‘Discriminates openly based on race’
Public Interest Law Firms have filed federal civil rights complaints against New York and Wisconsin on behalf of contractors. Contractors say they have lost millions thanks to state race and gender discrimination in handing over lucrative government contracts. “We're successful with any metric, but without the diversity requirements it would be two or three times […]
Can ditching DEI save the failing video game industry?
Gamergate is back. At the very least, that's how Wired Magazine characterizes the current backlash against the video game industry's DEI. Don't worry about backlash happening all over the culture. The game has a special name. Concord's failure may be historical, but it is far from an isolated case. It is the industry standard for […]
Chancellor says Missouri university will ‘retire DEI terminologies’ — but there’s a catch
The email from the University of Missouri Prime Minister to alumni appeared to suggest that the school simply “evolves” its strategy to change “terms” for diversity, equity and inclusion policies and continue its efforts. Blaze Media has obtained a copy of the email sent by Mohammad Dehghani, Prime Minister of the University of Missouri University […]