EEOC DEI rollback and federal policy shifts are already costing Black women jobs as AFRO News CEO Frances Toni Draper exposes the dismantling of equity and access infrastructure.
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Posted inOpinion
National selective buying campaign targeting Target continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has launched a National Selective Buying and Public Education Campaign in response to Target Corporation’s retreat from its DEI commitments, and is calling for companies to invest in their communities and partner with Black-owned media companies.
Posted inEducation
DEI attacks are backlash for Black progress
Black students are disproportionately impacted by the rollback of inclusion, equity and diversity policies, as they have made significant progress in high school graduation rates and are underrepresented on college campuses due to a lack of resources and funding in K-12 schools.
Posted inOpinion
Black Press and Church join forces with Target boycott to fight DEI decline
Jamal Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia, is leading a 40-day boycott of Target stores in response to the company’s decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Posted inCoaching while Black
Are there good Black coaching candidates out there?
Despite a 31% increase in Black head coaches in the NCAA over the past decade, there are still only 15 Black head coaches out of over 1,000 DI coaches, and 15 Black head coaches were fired or stepped down, with only 5 finding new employment.
Posted inBusiness
Pharrell Williams Fuels Ambitions of Underrepresented Entrepreneurs with 5th Annual Black Ambition Prize Competition
Pharrell Williams is opening applications for his 2025 Black Ambition Prize competition, which offers over $1 million in funding and mentorship to underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Posted inOpinion
Public ‘watch list’ targets Black federal workersÂ
A right-wing nonprofit has published the names and photos of over 50 federal employees, many Black, who support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, raising concerns about the potential for harassment, violence, and job loss.
Posted inNational
NNPA launches campaign to hold companies accountable for DEI rollback
The National Newspaper Publishers Association has launched a national public education campaign to address the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs by several major corporations, calling on Black consumers to reconsider where they spend their money and demand accountability from these companies.
Posted inOpinion
Trump is building his own legacy of racist governance
Donald Trump has weaponized racism as the most overtly racist U.S. president in modern history, targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, which he believes are the cause of societal problems such as poverty and crime.
Posted inReporter's Notebook
Super Bowl LIX musings
The Super Bowl is one of the world’s most watched sporting events, but despite having two Black quarterbacks, the NFL continues to struggle with diversity in coaching, with 11 out of 32 teams failing to hire a Black head coach.
Posted inLocal & State
Target boycott set to begin with Black History Month
A coalition of concerned multiracial citizens protested outside Target headquarters in response to the company’s recent abandonment of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including its commitment to support Black entrepreneurs.
Posted inSports
Diversity triumphs as Mahomes and Hurts lead teams to Super Bowl showdown
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts are set to face off in the Super Bowl, making history as the only two Black starting quarterbacks to compete in the game, highlighting the importance of diversity in sports.
Posted inLocal & State
The Evolving Landscape of DEI in Corporate America and Its Impact on Recruitment
Several major companies, including Target and McDonald’s, have announced rollbacks on their DEI initiatives, sparking a debate about the future of DEI in corporate America and its implications for recruitment and workplace culture.
Posted inOpinion
Race, money, and Trump’s nominees
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has released a report highlighting the lack of diversity in Senate staff and recommends that nominees for critical economic roles be held accountable for their track records and plans to address systemic inequities.
Posted inEducation
Anoka-Hennepin School District faces budget fight over diversity programs
Anoka-Hennepin School District is at the center of a budget controversy due to a wave of school board candidates fighting diversity programs,.
Posted inSports
Wanted: tall ‘extremely gritty’ femalesÂ
Victoria West, Gophers assistant rowing coach, is looking for tall, gritty individuals to recruit for women’s rowing.
Posted inSports
Record crowd shows up for pro women’s hockey
Nikki Nightengale is one of three reserves on the 2024 PWHL Minnesota roster, and is one of four Blacks in the PWHL’s inaugural season, as the quest to make hockey truly “for everyone” continues.
Posted inSports
Only two Blacks in this season’s NCHC
Two Black hockey players, Kaiden Mbereko and Zaccharya Wisdom, are contributing to Colorado College’s success in the NCHC, while also advocating for diversity in the sport.
Posted inNews
Shaping a more diverse teacher workforce in MN
Minnesota school districts are working to diversify their staff by increasing the number of teachers of color, with the goal of reducing achievement gaps and increasing discipline incidents.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
How to foster gratitude through volunteerism
Cultivating gratitude and teaching kids the value of giving back offers holiday cheer.