#Trump Admin Threatens to Withhold #Funds From #PublicSchools

State #education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote #diversity, #equity & #inclusion [#DEI] that the administration deems *unlawful* [uncomfortable for #FarRight #bigots] according to a new memo.

#censorship #indoctrination #Whitewashing #racism #misogyny #heterosexism #bigotry #hate #extortion #law #USpol #MafiaState
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/us/politics/public-school-funding-trump-dei.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=p&pvid=AEB43A0E-0ED5-401C-9960-8E17975F9091

Gender equity means breaking down barriers that limit access to resources and opportunities based on gender. Here’s how we can achieve this: Educate and raise awareness Implement inclusive policies Encourage diverse leadership Provide training and resources Create safe and supportive spaces

Let's create a world where gender does not limit opportunities! #RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #GenderEquity #Inclusion #Diversity #Leadership #SocialJustice #Education

Levi's Board of Directors defends DIVERSITY,
EQUITY, and INCLUSION!

“we believe in the strong business case for a diverse and inclusive workforce... it is a competitive advantage and serves as a driver of business results.”
#diversity #equity #inclusion #levis https://www.thequeenzone.com/levis-shareholders-to-vote-on-anti-dei-proposal-on-april-23/

https://www.tiktok.com/@brigadescreenprint/video/7485221558055718190
Success story: Brigade ScreenPrinting of Boise Idaho is overwhelmed by demand "Everyone is Welcome" shirts, and now has volunteer help.
#everyoneiswelcome #news #politics #activism #resist #UnitedStates #education #diversity #inclusion

Michigan Daily: I lost my Black job, now what? Insight from ODEI’s only student employee. “Were the shortcomings of such a broadly ranging and various communal support system fairgrounds for the upheaval of their progressive foundation? They were not. I see this destruction as a complete disregard for the humanity of all those who benefit under a society which upholds the basic principles […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/02/michigan-daily-i-lost-my-black-job-now-what-insight-from-odeis-only-student-employee/

I am working on creating a handbook that describes the assistive technologies available in the FreeBSD operating system, which will be freely available online for anyone to consult. Currently, the effort is focused on gathering and documenting accessibility features for visual impairments, and it is sponsored by the @FreeBSDFoundation

If you are interested in the topic, a public repository is available for suggestions and corrections: https://gitlab.com/alfix/freebsd-accessibility

A US attempt to stop diversity initiatives in Europe faces backlash.

Efforts by the US government to eliminate diversity initiatives have not been well-received in Europe, after companies in France received a letter saying Trump's rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives could also apply outside the US.

France, Belgium and Spain are pushing back against the letter.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250331-a-us-attempt-to-stop-diversity-initiatives-in-europe-faces-backlash?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

"The withdrawal is the latest tangible effect of recent court rulings that experts say make it difficult for coalitions to bring claims on behalf of groups of historically marginalized voters."

https://www.votebeat.org/texas/2025/03/27/voting-rights-group-withdraws-challenge-texas-redistricting/

“Members of the #LGBTQ community shaken by the #U.S. President’s rolling back of #equality and #inclusion policies as well as the rights of #transgender individuals are among the #Americans with #Canadian parents or grandparents applying for Canadian nationality” apple.news/AI6Ro1f5zRKe...

Americans apply to revive Cana...

True equity means opening doors for those historically excluded. Here’s how we can achieve this: Acknowledge historical inequities Promote inclusive policies Foster diverse leadership Provide continuous education Create safe spaces
Let's create inclusive spaces together! #RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity #Leadership #SocialJustice #Education

Advertising giant WPP cuts diversity references from annual report

#HR #EDI #DEI #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/30/advertising-giant-wpp-cuts-diversity-section-from-annual-report

#ThoughtProvoker

#FOSS = free software + *gratis* contributions ???

US orders French companies to comply with Trump's diversity ban

#HR #EDI #DEI #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-warns-french-companies-they-must-comply-with-trumps-diversity-ban-2025-03-29/

France slams US 'interference' in firms' diversity programs: 'France and Europe will defend their values'.

France's trade ministry condemned "unacceptable" US interference on Saturday after the US embassy in Paris sent several French firms letters warning against using the diversity programs known as "DEI", a frequent Donald Trump target.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250330-france-slams-us-interference-in-firms-diversity-programs-france-and-europe-will-defend-their-values?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

Route Fifty: Government websites are littered with accessibility issues, research finds. “Web accessibility software company AudioEye scanned almost 35,000 pages across nearly 800 government websites for its 2025 Digital Accessibility Index and found that the average page had 307 accessibility violations, including images without alt text, a lack of clear color contrast, keyboard […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/30/route-fifty-government-websites-are-littered-with-accessibility-issues-research-finds/

"Of all the trends at the fall runway shows, including the uptick in fur (or fur-alike) clothing, the rise of clothing with built-in power curves and the preponderance of black leather, the single most ubiquitous one was the worst: the erosion of size inclusivity.

Ironically, as fashion embraces (and creates) faux womanly figures by design, the actual bodies inside the clothes are shrinking."

: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/style/ultra-thin-models.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7U4.d6UW._GYzgCNRqg95&smid=url-share

“The #Trump administration has sent a letter to some large #companies in the #EU warning them to comply with an #executiveorder banning #diversity, #equity and #inclusion programmes.” www.ft.com/content/02ed...

US tells European companies to...

Reddit Cofounder Expects a ‘Swift Shift’ Back to DEI Hiring Practices https://www.byteseu.com/873835/ #business #BusinessInsider #company #DEI #DeiPractice #Disney #diversity #equity #Forbes #inclusion #ohanian #Policy #RedditCofounder #ShortSightedOrganization #SwiftShift #TrumpAdministration

Capacitisme vs Validisme : Comprendre les nuances

Quelle est la différence entre #Capacitisme et #Validisme ? Ces deux concepts dénoncent les oppressions liées au handicap, mais leurs nuances méritent d’être explorées. Découvrez leurs origines, usages et implications dans nos sociétés. #Handicap #Inclusion #Intersectionnalité Le capacitisme et le validisme sont deux termes souvent utilisés pour dénoncer les discriminations envers les personnes handicapées, mais…

https://homohortus31.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/capacitisme-vs-validisme-comprendre-les-nuances/

"The Health and Human Services Department's Office for Civil Rights is investigating an unnamed California medical school following allegations of discrimination in its admission practices.

The agency said Thursday it received information that the school was allegedly admitting students based on race, color or national origin."

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/government/hhs-dei-investigation-california-medical-school