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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Education showdown: New York says no dice to Trump's order to scrap DEI

New York rejects the Trump Administration's demand to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in public schools.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New York Defies Trump by Saying it Will Not Erase DEI Initiatives From Schools

New York refuses to comply with federal order on DEI programs, emphasizing no laws against such initiatives.
State officials push back against federal threats over education funding related to DEI.
Black Lives Matter
fromNBC News
1 month ago

NAACP sues U.S. Education Department over DEI school funding cuts

The NAACP is suing the U.S. Department of Education to protect funding for schools utilizing diversity and inclusion programs critical for Black students.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New York Public Schools Uphold DEI Policies Despite Federal Threats

New York State leaders are committed to maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives despite federal pressures.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

Rev. Al Sharpton threatens PepsiCo with a boycott over the company's decision to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Education showdown: New York says no dice to Trump's order to scrap DEI

New York rejects the Trump Administration's demand to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in public schools.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New York Defies Trump by Saying it Will Not Erase DEI Initiatives From Schools

New York refuses to comply with federal order on DEI programs, emphasizing no laws against such initiatives.
State officials push back against federal threats over education funding related to DEI.
Black Lives Matter
fromNBC News
1 month ago

NAACP sues U.S. Education Department over DEI school funding cuts

The NAACP is suing the U.S. Department of Education to protect funding for schools utilizing diversity and inclusion programs critical for Black students.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New York Public Schools Uphold DEI Policies Despite Federal Threats

New York State leaders are committed to maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives despite federal pressures.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

Rev. Al Sharpton threatens PepsiCo with a boycott over the company's decision to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
more#diversity
#education
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

NYC mayoral candidates sound off on selective high school admissions and the SHSAT

The SHSAT is a contentious issue in NYC's education system, highlighting the disparities in admissions to specialized high schools.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California, other states sue Trump administration over anti-DEI funding threat to schools

California is suing the Trump administration to protect diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools against federal funding threats.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Some of Silicon Valley's most prominent schools have ditched Honors classes in the name of equity - but it's a terrible idea

NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

NYC mayoral candidates sound off on selective high school admissions and the SHSAT

The SHSAT is a contentious issue in NYC's education system, highlighting the disparities in admissions to specialized high schools.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California, other states sue Trump administration over anti-DEI funding threat to schools

California is suing the Trump administration to protect diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools against federal funding threats.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Some of Silicon Valley's most prominent schools have ditched Honors classes in the name of equity - but it's a terrible idea

more#education
#community-development
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

ALERT: GOP Moves to 'Permanently' Cut Reconnecting Communities Funding - Streetsblog New York City

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

ALERT: GOP Moves to 'Permanently' Cut Reconnecting Communities Funding - Streetsblog New York City

Funding rescission threatens community-focused transportation projects.
Neighborhood Access and Equity Program faces potential funding cuts up to 94%.
more#community-development
#fema
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
SF politics

FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season

SF politics
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season

FEMA has rescinded its strategic plan, leaving the agency without guidance just before hurricane season.
more#fema
#activism
from48 hills
5 days ago
NYC startup

'Co-Founders' taps into universal hustle, from Silicon Valley to Vallejo - 48 hills

from48 hills
5 days ago
NYC startup

'Co-Founders' taps into universal hustle, from Silicon Valley to Vallejo - 48 hills

more#activism
#job-interviews
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The founder of the 'cheat on everything' startup Cluely says using AI in job interviews will soon be widely acceptable

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The founder of the 'cheat on everything' startup Cluely says using AI in job interviews will soon be widely acceptable

more#job-interviews
#startups
more#startups
#social-justice
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#leadership
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#urban-development
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#transportation
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

Inside Trends Dispensary: CEO Rodney Carter Jr. on Culture, Cannabis, and Curated Community in Queens | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

We wanted to create something meaningful. Something elevated. Trends was born from the idea that a dispensary can be more than just a place to buy weed.
NYC startup
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Growing Careers From The Ground up: A Brooklyn Model For New York's Cannabis Workforce

New York's cannabis industry has the potential for massive growth but must prioritize equitable workforce development to truly transform communities.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Here's a map of where SFPD officers work private security side gigs

The off-duty police program benefits community safety but raises equity concerns about police presence across neighborhoods.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How Trump's war on DEI is roiling US police: it doesn't mean work will stop'

Colleen Jackson's role as the first DEI officer in Shaker Heights demonstrates the critical push for representative police reform and community engagement post-George Floyd's murder.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How Transportation Reformers Can Strategize for the Second Trump Administration - Streetsblog USA

Advocates for electric vehicles in underserved communities are adapting strategies in response to political challenges, focusing on equity and targeted universalism.
#advocacy
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#community-engagement
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Science for the Planet: Creating Climate Solutions with Urban Communities

Cities must address climate change adaptively and equitably, partnering with frontline communities to implement effective solutions.
NYC LGBT
fromstupiddope.com
2 months ago

You're Invited: Join the "Cannabis in the City" Community Conversation in NYC on April 10

New York's cannabis industry needs diverse voices to ensure equity and inclusivity.
An event focused on justice and opportunity in cannabis is scheduled for April 10th.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Science for the Planet: Creating Climate Solutions with Urban Communities

Cities must address climate change adaptively and equitably, partnering with frontline communities to implement effective solutions.
NYC LGBT
fromstupiddope.com
2 months ago

You're Invited: Join the "Cannabis in the City" Community Conversation in NYC on April 10

New York's cannabis industry needs diverse voices to ensure equity and inclusivity.
An event focused on justice and opportunity in cannabis is scheduled for April 10th.
more#community-engagement
fromPlaybill
1 month ago

SCI Network NYC: Opening Doors to Science Careers for NYC Youth

The spark came from a shared recognition. We realized we could do more by working together.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Barclays ditches gender and ethnicity targets in US

Barclays CEO CS Venkatakrishnan announced a halt on gender and ethnicity targets for US staff, reflecting changing dynamics in diversity policies under Trump.
European startups
fromSpacing Vancouver
2 months ago

Downtown in Transition: An Interview with Sean Bailey - Spacing Vancouver

The pandemic has prompted cities to rethink what downtowns should do, emphasizing equitable urban spaces that cater to the evolving needs of the community.
London
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker wants to reduce school funding inequity - San Jose Spotlight

"This isn't an equalization that works by robbing Peter to pay Paul, that's not how this works. We are adding to public education through general fund surpluses that frankly should've been dedicated to this purpose years and years ago."
SF parents
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago
Online Community Development

How the UN Sustainable Development Goals Can Advance Racial Equity - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Inequitable human development exacerbates the impact of natural disasters on marginalized communities.
The UN's SDGs framework serves as a vital tool for promoting equity and sustainable development in disaster response.
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