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As retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face obstacles to staying on shelves
Retailers like Walmart and Target recently scaled back similar efforts focused on finding and funding more brands founded by people of color.NBC News - 6d -
As Target and other retailers drop DEI programs, Black founders could face tougher battle to get and stay on shelves
Some retailers have walked back supplier programs intended to address the additional hurdles that Black and minority founders face, including funding.CNBC - 6d -
These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare
Banana fibers, recycling, and biodegradable collagen are just a few of the materials replacing plastic.Inc. - 1d -
FCC set to investigate media giant Comcast over diversity commitments and says it could shut down DEI programs elsewhere
Comcast says it ‘will be cooperating with the FCC to answer their questions’MarketWatch - Feb. 13 -
Zuckerberg philanthropy ends DEI programs
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's philanthropy has shuttered its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs as well as work on immigration reform as it reduces social advocacy work, the Chan ...The Hill - 1d -
Black consumers put on notice amid DEI rollbacks
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Black consumers put on notice amid DEI rollbacks The NAACP is urging Black ...The Hill - 3d -
Retail sales make biggest drop in almost 2 years
Retail and food sales made their largest monthly drop in January since March 2023, marking an end to the buying surge that took off in the run-up to the 2024 election. Sales fell by 0.9 percent to ...The Hill - 6d -
Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow
Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.CNBC - 2h -
FCC launches effort to 'root out' DEI programs, beginning with Comcast
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is concerned that diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Comcast and NBCUniversal fostered discrimination, which is forbidden under FCC rules and federal laws.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12 -
NAACP spending guide urges Black Americans to avoid companies that dumped DEI
The NAACP is urging Black Americans to refrain from shopping at retailers that have stepped back from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The nation’s oldest civil rights organization ...The Hill - 3d -
Black faith leaders call for Target boycott over DEI rollback
A group of Black faith leaders have announced a Lent-inspired boycott of retail giant Target over the company's rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. Speaking from the ...The Hill - 1d -
Nintendo Could Have Been Bought By This Unexpected Company, Activision Founder Says
According to Activision founder Bobby Kotick, Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger was at one point in time interested in buying Nintendo, or at least interested in exploring the idea of buying ...GameSpot - Feb. 11 -
Kanye West sued, dropped by talent agency and retail platform over antisemitic slurs
Rapper’s fashion brand Yeezy taken offline by Shopify after he sold T-shirt with swastika design and praised Hitler. • Warning: this article contains offensive language and views . Kanye West has ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Treasury yields end at one-week lows after surprisingly steep drop in retail sales
U.S. government debt rallied for a second day on Friday, sending yields to one-week lows, after January retail-sales data came in sharply lower than expected and raised questions about the strength ...MarketWatch - 6d -
In national DEI dismantle, corporate charity efforts could be next
Companies are scaling back or abandoning DEI goals related to hiring and suppliers. Corporate charities are not safe from Trump administration attacks either.CNBC - 2d -
White cornerback, Black QB: did Eagles grab ultimate DEI Super Bowl win?
Observers have jokingly pointed to Cooper DeJean as a diversity hire for the NFL champions. But they have succeeded by challenging outdated ways of thinking. By now, those who watched Sunday’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Black Business Leaders Call for Bigger Structural Change Amid Anti-DEI Surge
Black and minority business owners say DEI initiatives had limited positive effects, and say most measures didn’t go far enough to break down barriers.Inc. - 2d -
Eric Adams could still face charges in the future
New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the Department of Justice dropping charges against him, but his legal saga could be revived in the future. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Google Calendar drops cultural celebrations like Black History Month and Women's History Month
Google Calendar will no longer mark cultural celebrations like Black History Month, Women's History Month and Holocaust Remembrance Month. Google says it removed the holidays last year when it ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Defense stocks drop after Trump says Pentagon spending could be halved
Shares of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were under pressure after President Donald Trump raised the idea of large cuts to defense spending.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Warnock at National Cathedral: 'Don't tell me you reject DEI when you live in a White House built by Black hands'
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) is issuing a sharp rebuke of President Trump’s flurry of executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) since his inauguration. Speaking at the ...The Hill - 3d -
Major U.S. cities face freezing cold temperatures that could set records
More than 50 major U.S. cities could set records as the polar vortex sweeping through the nation peaks. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast, and Dave Malkoff is ...CBS News - 5h -
Douglas Lyons writes comedies centering Black women. How his trilogy could change theater
IAMA Theatre's workshop production of Douglas Lyons' time-travel adventure "Don't Touch My Hair" runs through Feb. 24.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 12 -
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped, UNAIDS chief says
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is droppedABC News - Feb. 10 -
Eric Adams' criminal charges being dropped could set grave legal precedents
The corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams being dropped could set a legal precedent that others involved in legal battles could use to aid their cases. CBS News' Jake Rosen ...CBS News - 1d -
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WATCH: Cat owner trains four felines to eat on designated shelves
A very proud cat owner in Kansas City, Missouri, has trained her four felines to eat on designated shelves.ABC News - Feb. 7 -
Singapore opposition leader, found guilty of lying to parliament, could face electoral ban
Pritam Singh’s conviction is a blow to the city state’s struggling political opposition, which is seeking to challenge the entrenched ruling party in upcoming elections. Singapore’s opposition ...The Guardian - 3d -
The NHL has nailed its all-star break with the 4 Nations Face-Off. Could it be a blueprint for the NBA?
The NHL's wild all-star event has been a massive hit. The NBA's new format? Not so much.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Founder’s Leap Relies on 2 Things
Given the time and money involved with startups, nail down your “why” and know yourself.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Inflation increased in January, posing obstacle for Trump tariff plans
Consumer prices rose 3% in January compared to a year ago, data showed.ABC News - Feb. 12 -
AI’s biggest obstacle? Data reliability. Astronomer’s new platform tackles the challenge
Astronomer launches Astro Observe, an AI-powered data observability platform that combines orchestration and monitoring.VentureBeat - Feb. 13 -
Elon Musk’s Attacks on CFPB Remove Obstacle to Building ‘X Money’
Former officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Elon Musk’s payment-business aspirations were driving his efforts to hobble the agency.The New York Times - 6d -
PBS closes DEI office
Public broadcaster PBS is closing its office of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), The Hill confirmed Tuesday. “In order to best ensure we are in compliance with the President’s executive order ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
National retailers warn of higher prices with reciprocal tariffs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is warning that higher prices will soon hit Americans as President Trump signs off on reciprocal tariffs on foreign trading partners. “While we support the ...The Hill - 6d -
Rooney Rule founders point to diversity needs
They point to a paucity of black offensive coordinators, the pool often tapped for new head coaches.ESPN - Feb. 8 -
The Celebrity Co-Founder Slowdown, and More Trends From Inc.’s 2025 Female Founder List
On the most recent episode of ‘From the Ground Up,’ Inc. staffers chat about patterns they saw in this year’s list.Inc. - 2d -
NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia but red tape presents obstacle
Melbourne-born player says ‘it’d be great’ to represent Boomers Dallas Mavericks guard must prove exceptional circumstances His basketball skills have embarrassed the world’s best defences, but ...The Guardian - 2d -
Target Sued for Defrauding Shareholders on DEI
The retailer was hit with lawsuit alleging it misled investors about DEI initiative risks, which led to consumer boycotts and diving stocks.Inc. - Feb. 8
