#diversity

#diversity

However, when Russell Crowe won for A Beautiful Mind in 2002, it was his speech that got edited out. That was because he decided to recite the Patrick Kavanagh poem Sanctity, and it went on and on. When Crowe realised what had happened, he tracked down the show's director at the afterparty, pinned him against a wall, called him a cunt and then allegedly kicked three chairs across the room.

The beats blasted endlessly as designers from across the globe showcased their best looks on models from everywhere imaginable. The lights pulsed like an underground celebration inside Sony Hall, where Runway 7 held its 10th annual showcase during New York Fashion Week. Runway 7 is a Fashion Week production company redefining what accessibility looks like in high fashion. From designers to models to media, the platform integrates cultural diversity with intentional inclusivity, creating an environment where both everyday New Yorkers and industry professionals feel welcome.

The stats speak for themselves. In 2015's 'A List', out of 418 executives, 79 (19 per cent) were women and only eight (2 per cent) were BAME. Shockingly, in the second decade of the 21st century, it is still possible to go to a leading marketing or communications industry event and only see a handful of black or Asian faces in the room.

Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" did something that had never been done before Thursday morning: It was nominated for 16 Oscars. The previous record was held by "Titanic," "All About Eve," and "La La Land," which all notched 14. Yes, there was a new category this year (Casting) and that helped but "Sinners" added an extra nomination over the previous record just to destroy that talking point.

Most organizations still hire for culture fit-even those that loudly champion diversity and inclusion. The phrase sounds benign, even wise: who wouldn't want colleagues who "fit in"? But behind this feel-good notion lies one of the biggest obstacles to innovation and progress in modern workplaces. Culture fit has become a euphemism for cultural cloning: selecting people who already look, think, and behave like the incumbents.

When USA Bobsled and Skeleton unveils its Olympic rosters, the most likely scenario is that either eight or nine women will wind up competing for that federation on the ice at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Most of those sliders will almost certainly be women of color. By the time the Games open, this could be the most diverse U.S. Olympic winter roster ever assembled.

London ushered in 2026 with a spectacular fireworks and strobe-light display that celebrated togetherness. As Big Ben struck midnight, crowds counted down in unison before erupting into cheers to welcome the New Year. The London Eye took centre stage in the incredible display, organised by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, with towering fireworks and dramatic strobe effects. More than 12,000 fireworks and over 400 lights were used, making it the largest annual firework display in Europe.

X Screenshot Britain's King Charles III enraged British conservatives and some MAGA adherents with his annual Christmas message, where he pleaded for compassion and reconciliation, and proclaimed that diversity is one of the UK's greatest strengths. Charles spoke from the 500-year-old Lady Chapel within Westminster Abbey in London, saying, he longed for resilience in the face of adversity, peace through forgiveness, simply getting to know our neighbors and, by showing respect to one another, creating new friendships.

We hold in our thoughts the millions of people worldwide who are enduring the devastating impacts of interconnected crises of climate change, war, conflict, and displacement, the many families this Christmas who will sadly experience fear, uncertainty, or profound loss,

This year, as legacy news outlets slashed diversity teams, eliminated community beats, and gutted cultural coverage, they undermined the very asset that determines relevance in today's fragmented media environment: cultural fluency. These cuts were framed as cost-saving measures, but in reality, they stripped away the expertise that allows media institutions to build trust, resonance, and meaningful connection with the audiences they claim to serve.

Hoff has more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry including roles as a broker, managing broker/owner, and instructor with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. Karen's intimate knowledge of the local market and her outstanding professional reputation will be a tremendous asset to all of our agents within the Coldwell Banker Southern Realty family, said Rich Cosner, owner and CEO of Coldwell Banker Southern Realty.

ABC radio's chief, Ben Latimer, says there is always more to do on diversity after Chris Bath was replaced with a male presenter on ABC Sydney, leaving the station with an all-male lineup from Breakfast through to Drive in 2026. Bath, who announced her resignation after only one year on Monday, will be replaced by Thomas Oriti in the key Drive slot, which was vacated by the veteran broadcaster Richard Glover after 26 years.

Tieu's work consists of a contract engraved onto four A4-sized mirrors. It harshly criticises KW's board structure, which charges a €5,000 yearly fee from each member. The fee is a key revenue stream for the institute, already under pressure as Berlin cuts arts funding, but also hampers diversity in the management of the city's cultural institutions, in which "legacies of exclusion and economic gatekeeping" persist.

Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. Their writers have tackled everything from climate change to political pressures on universities, celebrity style to Billie Eilish's recent comments about billionaires. According to a statement posted on X from Conde United, a bargaining unit of the union the NewsGuild of New York, six of its members who worked for Teen Vogue are being laid off.

At only 34 years old, Mamdani would be the city's youngest-ever mayor, as well as its first Muslim leader and the first person of South Asian descent to hold the office. Born in Uganda, he would be the only first-generation immigrant to be elected in over a century. After a resounding victory in the Democratic party primary in June, Mamdani has been leading in the polls ever since. You can read more about Mamdani's meteoric rise from state lawmaker to likely mayor here.

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I couldn't be prouder to represent this borough of constituents, from 190 countries, that speak 360 languages, and dialects, he said, thanking Senator John Liu for putting forward a law to make Diwali a holiday.

In an opening salvo ahead of the US president's state visit, Sadiq Khan said he wanted to challenge the idea that London was in turmoil and said that more Americans than ever were seeking to make it their home. He said liberal Americans identified with London because of the city's fundamental values, like adhering to the rule of law, being proud of our diversity and championing the rights of minority communities.

Hidden amongst all the great things in Berkeley Rep's recent take on Uncle Vanyawas the cellist whose on-stage performance colored the surreal atmosphere. Those of us who have been following this performer the last few years knew she'd inevitably leave lasting impression with the few lines she was given. What we weren't expecting was for her to showcase an entirely new skill to go along with her acting. As usual, her work didn't just add to the scene, it made the scene.

Add to the mix that we're encouraging people to "have a voice," "speak up and be heard," "bring your whole self to work," and "be vulnerable." These are all incredible things and fantastic for growth in our workplaces. However, the more "voices" and "whole selves" we have present, the more differences in values, beliefs, and neural pathways, which leads to potential conflict.

"We are calling for papers that will link queer lives and queer theory to corporate law and governance, with the goal of publishing an edited collection or special issue publication," writes a trio of international thinkers. "'Queer' can mean different things to different people," they explain. "For some, it is part of a personal identity. Here, connecting the queer to corporate governance involves providing spaces

A new report from The Conference Board shows a sharp decline in usage of 'diversity,' 'racial,' 'gender,' or 'DEI.' Over a third of S&P 100 companies have stopped using the term 'equity' altogether.