Pentagon instructs quick evaluation and removal of library books related to diversity and anti-racism.
The Pentagon has instructed military leaders to erase and assess all library books related to diversity, anti-racism, or gender issues within a two-week timeframe, as outlined in a new memo released on Friday. This directive, signed by Secretary of Defense Timothy Dill, represents a significant step in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing campaign to eliminate […]
Stockholm dismisses strange letter from the US asking the city to end diversity programs.
City officials in Stockholm have stated that they will not comply with a letter received by one of their offices, which sought to roll back Donald Trump’s diversity policies. Deputy MP Jan Valleskog commented, “It’s so strange. Our political priorities matter, not those from any embassy.” In March, European leaders criticized the U.S. after reports […]
New 12-foot-tall statue of a woman in Times Square intended to symbolize cultural diversity.
New Statue in Times Square Represents Cultural Diversity A newly unveiled statue in Times Square is designed to encourage viewers to think about “larger cultural diversity” than what’s typically displayed in other NYC monuments. This 12-foot bronze sculpture is inspired by Michelangelo’s “David” but aims to reflect impressions from cities like Los Angeles, New York […]
Labor Department Reduces $13.6 Million in Grants for Diversity and Inclusion Focused on ‘Gender-Expansive Individuals’
The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have cut 25 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) grants, amounting to savings of $8.4 million. This funding was intended to support initiatives for “gender expansive individuals” and other related programs. On Tuesday, DOL and DOGE revealed the cancellation of $13.6 million in DEI […]
Met Gala will ask: can Vogue maintain diversity in fashion during Trump’s America? | Vogue
On Monday night, the Met Gala poses an intriguing question: Can Vogue uphold fashion diversity in the era of Trump? This event, where fashion intertwines with politics, has grown into a pop culture spectacle, often marked by eye-catching, internet-breaking moments. Kim Kardashian made headlines by donning a gown famously worn by Marilyn Monroe when she […]
Goldman Sachs removes the word ‘black’ from its diversity initiative webpage.
Goldman Sachs has made significant changes to its diversity initiatives, notably removing mentions of “black” and altering program language as the financial industry shifts away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, particularly under growing scrutiny from the Trump administration. Initially launched in 2021, the “1 Million Black Women” program was set to invest $10 […]
Paramount to end DEI hiring and quota practices after writer sues for being told he doesn’t ‘check any diversity boxes’
Paramount Global reportedly agreed to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including racial allocations for staff and writers. Along with its subsidiary CBS, Paramount was sued by America First Legal on behalf of its script supervisor Brian Benkerhe worked on the show “SEAL TEAM” and the Paramount + original series. The February lawsuit alleged that […]
President Donald Trump will jail people ‘for practicing diversity,’ ‘Squad’ Democrat claims
House Democrats in the “progressive “squad” have argued that the Trump administration can quickly jail Americans for a variety of non-criminal reasons, regardless of their legal status. D-Mass. Rep. Ayanna Pressley made comments after visiting university students Rumeysa Ozturk and Mahmoud Khalil. Both are being detained in immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) facilities after being […]
New York Yankees say they are still committed to DEI initiatives: ‘Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee continues’
The New York Yankees said that despite Major League Baseball removing references to such activities online, they still host diversity, equity and comprehensive committees and summits. Although MLB removed references to the DEI initiative and its DEI-centric employment pipeline program in March, sources within the organization claimed that the Yankees were still engaged in discriminatory […]
Bill O'Reilly: Harvard doesn't practice diversity and inclusion
Veteran news anchor Bill O’Reilly has the message to Harvard University that “you’re wrong” in his battle with President Trump. Earlier this week, the university rejected the Trump administration’s request to limit activities on campus. The decision has led the federal government to freeze more than $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard. The focus on […]