Nike’s diversity initiatives under EEOC scrutiny for alleged discrimination against White workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
Finding a voice: Inside Clearbrook’s PAL Program
Clearbrook’s PAL Program empowers adults with developmental disabilities to communicate, make choices and take meaningful steps toward independence.
Clearbrook’s PAL Program empowers adults with developmental disabilities to communicate, make choices and take meaningful steps toward independence.
Barbie introduces first autistic doll to promote inclusion and acceptance
Barbie’s new Fashionista autistic doll marks a major step toward representation, with local autism advocates explaining its impact, available community resources, and an upcoming Chicago Auto Show fundraiser supporting autism services.
Barbie’s new Fashionista autistic doll marks a major step toward representation, with local autism advocates explaining its impact, available community resources, and an upcoming Chicago Auto Show fundraiser supporting autism services.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Joseph McNeil, civil rights pioneer known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Former In-N-Out Burger employee alleges in $3.2M lawsuit he was fired for his hairstyle
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
A former In-N-Out Burger employee filed a lawsuit and alleges he was fired for his hairstyle.
Tulsa mayor unveils plan for $100M trust to 'repair' effect of 1921 Race Massacre
The proposal is part of an effort to atone for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history.
The proposal is part of an effort to atone for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history.
Bilingual Chicago police officers help bridge trust, reduce crime in Chinatown
The Chicago Police Department's push to recruit bilingual officers is making a visible impact in Chinatown.
The Chicago Police Department's push to recruit bilingual officers is making a visible impact in Chinatown.
Bolingbrook firefighters inspire young women with hands-on training Camp EmpowHer
Camp EmpowHer, a free program started by Bolingbrook firefighters, introduces young women to firefighting careers through hands-on training and mentorship.
Camp EmpowHer, a free program started by Bolingbrook firefighters, introduces young women to firefighting careers through hands-on training and mentorship.
New initiative seeks to battle disparities in treatment of Black women with cancer
Black women in the U.S. face higher cancer death rates due to disparities in healthcare access and delayed diagnoses, prompting new initiatives to improve care and outcomes.
Black women in the U.S. face higher cancer death rates due to disparities in healthcare access and delayed diagnoses, prompting new initiatives to improve care and outcomes.
Hyundai stands by DEI, says it ‘drives sales’
Hyundai is standing by their DEI policies, saying it "drives sales," and is launching a multicultural marketing campaign aimed at attracting Black consumers.
Hyundai is standing by their DEI policies, saying it "drives sales," and is launching a multicultural marketing campaign aimed at attracting Black consumers.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors spotlighted on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz was widely acknowledged Monday as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz was widely acknowledged Monday as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.
Tuskegee Airmen videos removed from Air Force training under Trump DEI rollback
The Air Force has removed training courses for service members that included historical videos of Black Tuskegee Airmen and female World War II pilots to comply with Trump’s DEI ban.
The Air Force has removed training courses for service members that included historical videos of Black Tuskegee Airmen and female World War II pilots to comply with Trump’s DEI ban.
Target rolls back its DEI goals following Trump’s executive order
Target has now joined a growing list of companies scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs following President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Target has now joined a growing list of companies scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs following President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Indiana governor signs executive order eliminating DEI initiatives from state government
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order this week that mandates all state executive branch agencies to adhere to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order this week that mandates all state executive branch agencies to adhere to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College.
McDonald's becomes latest company to roll back DEI goals
McDonald’s is revising its diversity goals and policies following a Supreme Court decision and shifting political dynamics.
McDonald’s is revising its diversity goals and policies following a Supreme Court decision and shifting political dynamics.
List: Companies that have recently rolled back DEI policies
A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.
A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.