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Succession, recession and DEI talk. What to expect from Disney's annual meeting

As Disney's annual shareholders meeting approaches, investors and analysts explain what they want to see from the company.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

JPMorgan changes DEI to DOI as companies respond to Trump assault on ‘equity’

Bank is latest big company to adjust approach to diversity following US president’s election

Financial Times - 4d

Curry accepts asst. GM role for Davidson hoops

Warriors star Stephen Curry has accepted a role with his alma mater Davidson College as an assistant general manager for the basketball programs.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Mark Pope's first season with Kentucky basketball will be defined by 1 thing: NCAA success

Mark Pope's first season guiding Kentucky, his alma mater, always will be viewed through the prism of how the Wildcats fare in the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Why OU basketball's Jennie Baranczyk is comfortable coaching against Iowa in March Madness

Jennie Baranczyk will face her alma mater and one of her biggest influences when OU women's basketball takes on Iowa on Monday in the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Netflix’s Reed Hastings Gives $50 Million to Bowdoin for A.I. Program

The Netflix co-founder said he wanted his alma mater to become a leader in studying the consequences, and guiding beneficial uses, of artificial intelligence.

The New York Times - 1d

Skylar Vann and Oklahoma easily dispatch Iowa from women’s NCAA Tournament, 96-62

Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk beat her alma mater and advanced past the second round for the first time in her four years with the Sooners.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Donald Trump Jr: championing the Maga economy

ESG and DEI are out as the US president’s son makes lucrative investments that align with his father’s vision of America

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Kohl’s Evolves Its Diversity Program Amid Trump Disparagement

Kohl’s joins a growing number of companies to alter its DEI practices amid government change.

Inc. - Mar. 15

Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast

There's been a slow retreat for years from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at studios and entertainment companies, experts say.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

You Are Probably Wildly Underestimating How Many Americans Support DEI, New Study Shows

How popular is diversity and inclusion in Trump’s America, really? A new study suggests whatever you’re thinking, you’re probably wrong.

Inc. - Mar. 12

Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO

"Don't chop and change just because you're trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration," says DBS Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan.

CNBC - Mar. 12

She advanced DEI at her university. Her son-in-law, JD Vance, wants to end it.

Lakshmi Chilukuri helped create a pilot course on race, ethnicity and gender in biology and medicine.

CBS News - Mar. 12

‘Guess what? You don’t matter’: what Trump’s war on DEI means for every American who’s not a straight white man

The US government’s move to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion policies is a naked attempt to appeal to prejudice – but it may well backfire. Almost a decade ago, I started a business called ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Over 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say ...

ABC News - Mar. 14

More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Appeals court rules Trump can implement anti-DEI executive orders for now

The decision from the three-judge panel allows the orders to be enforced as a lawsuit challenging them plays out.

CBS News - Mar. 14

US companies drop DEI from annual reports as Trump targets corporate values

Federal investigation of initiatives is bosses’ ‘number one’ worry as Trump attacks ‘immoral discrimination’

Financial Times - Mar. 16

Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson's military service suddenly missing amid DEI purge

A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson’s military service is now missing

ABC News - 5d

U.S. Department of Defense restores Jackie Robinson story on website, admits it was taken down in DEI purge

There was online backlash this week after a story highlighting Robinson's time in the military was taken down

CBS Sports - 5d

7 Former EEOC Officials Condemn the Agency’s Anti-DEI Probe of 20 Major Law Firms

In a letter addressed to acting chair Andrea Lucas, the former staffers urge the EEOC to withdraw its demands for specific demographic information related to diversity programs.

Inc. - 5d

Historic figures cut from military websites while others are restored following 'DEI' ban

Doris Miller, the first Black sailor to earn a Navy Cross, is one of many from marginalized backgrounds whose contributions have been scrubbed from Pentagon websites.

NBC News - 3d

Skylar Vann and Oklahoma easily dispatch Iowa from women's NCAA Tournament, 96-62

Raegan Beers had 11 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks in just 18 minutes for the Sooners. Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk beat her alma mater and advanced past the second round for the first ...

Yahoo Sports - 17h

3/12: America Decides

European Union and Canada retaliate against Trump’s tariffs; Vice President Vance’s mother-in-law- advanced DEI while working as a provost at her California university

CBS News - 5d

Wholly Women-Led Companies Attracted Just 1 Percent of VC Funding in 2024, Tanking an Already Abysmal Stat

Thirteen female-founded companies became unicorns in 2024. But early-stage funding took a hit and anti-DEI efforts could make things worse for female founders.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Nasa announces shuttering of two departments and office of chief scientist

Office of technology, policy and strategy and one covering DEI initiatives were eliminated in line with ‘efficiency’ cuts. Nasa announced on Monday it had eliminated the office of its chief ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

How antisemitism avoided the fate of antiracism | Jeff Melnick and Jessie Lee Rubin

The promotion of Israel’s national narrative remains exempt from Trump’s wholesale attack on DEI. On 7 March, the Trump administration announced that it had cancelled $400m in federal grants and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US Department of Defense website

Page honoring Charles C Rogers for his Vietnam war service is now defunct with letters ‘DEI’ added to website address. The US defense department webpage celebrating an army general who served in ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

Equity Arc Wind Symphony: The full concert

Veteran military musicians stepped in after President Trump's executive order banning DEI programs throughout the government forced the cancellation of a planned Marine Band collaboration with teens.

CBS News - Mar. 16

Kornacki: White men, white women and the gap within the gender gap

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki digs into a NBC News poll that shows divisions along race and gender lines in how the American electorate views DEI initiatives and more.

NBC News - 6d

3/16/2025: Under the Radar; America’s Own; Werner Herzog

First, an investigation into U.S. drone swarm mysteries dating back years. Then, a report on DEI and a cancelled U.S. Marine Band concert. And, Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview.

CBS News - 6d

Article on Jackie Robinson’s military career restored to defense department website

Baseball legend served in US Army in second world war Similar moves have been made in attack on DEI An article detailing Jackie Robinson’s military career has been restored to the Department of ...

The Guardian - 5d

Jackie Robinson's story back on Defense Department site after being removed

Jackie Robinson's military story was put back on the Department of Defense website after being removed as part of the Trump Administration's push to clear out DEI from the federal government. NBC ...

NBC News - 5d

The war on diversity is also a war on veterans

President Trump's anti-DEI executive actions have caused the United States Marine Band to cancel a concert with high schoolers, highlighting the importance of diversity in the military and the need ...

The Hill - 1d

Australian researchers asked to confirm they align with Trump administration interests if they receive US funding

Researchers told to respond within 48 hours to more than 30 questions, including on DEI, gender and climate. • Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates . • Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

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