Addressing the Underrepresentation of Black Talent in the Legal Profession
The legal profession continues to face a significant lack of Black talent, particularly at senior levels. Despite initiatives like the Bar Council's participation in the 10,000 Black Interns Programme, which provides paid internships to Black university students, there has been backlash against such... [More info]
A social media bubble is bad?
Got the #shutdown blues?
Then watch this youtube video about the bubble called the United States of America, 😉.
"How I View the US After 13 Years Living in Europe"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1QvVnjiegE
We celebrate the voices, power, and potential of girls around the world.
This day is dedicated to championing their rights and reflecting on the challenges they continue to face because of their gender.
Let's amplify their voices, support their dreams, and work towards a future where every girl can thrive. 💪🏽✨
#InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion #GirlsRights #Empowerment #RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute
‘Polite racism’ is the subtle form of racial exclusion — here’s how to move beyond it
#Canada #Racism #PoliteRacism #AntiRacism #Inclusion #Equity #Diversity #SystemicRacism #Multiculturalism #SocialExclusion #CriticalRace #MicroAggression #Equality
https://the-14.com/polite-racism-is-the-subtle-form-of-racial-exclusion-heres-how-to-move-beyond-it/
Mission Driven Bank Fund invests in Warsaw Federal Savings & Loan to support economic equity and financial empowerment in Cincinnati's underserved communities. Strengthening local banking through strategic investment and community focus. #Banking #Equity
BMO: #NorthAmerican #equity #futures are little changed this morning as #Treasury #yields nudged lower at the long end (10s -1 bp to 4.121%). The #USD index is softer, while the #Canadiandollar ($1.395) is steady this morning. #markets
7409 - There's biases on both sides. MAiD was established after multiple cases of parents/guardians mercy-killing disabled kids on the premise that they were burdens to their families & better off dead than disabled. The media romanticized these murders as acts of compassion.
https://twitter.com/brain__frog/status/1581803543383904256
Found via nottheonlyone.org as one of 10,800+ #DEI #Diversity, #Equity and #Inclusion items.
🇺🇸US ‘undermining #globalhealth’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda
Plan to expand #GlobalGag rule to halt any initiative promoting #diversity, #equity and #inclusion “to include vast swathes of #healthcare”
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
US ‘undermining global health’...
🌟 Equity-Seeking Groups Explained! 🌟 Equity-seeking groups face systemic barriers to equal access and opportunities. They actively seek social justice and reparation to address these inequities.
Why Focus on Equity-Seeking Groups?
➡️ Addressing systemic barriers
➡️ Promoting social justice
➡️ Enhancing representation
➡️ Fostering inclusion
➡️ Driving change
#RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #EquitySeeking #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity
Move over, Carta? Charles Schwab just teamed up with Singapore's Qapita to offer cap table and employee stock plan management for U.S. startups.
The battle for startup equity just got more interesting. Who's winning this one in the long run?
Read more here: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/08/charles-schwab-backs-singapores-qapita-in-26-5m-bet-to-challenge-carta-with-u-s-private-market-platform/
Sent off a draft report for the first time in two years, which felt nice. Granted it was pretty much volunteer work, but the project was fun since it involved topics related to community and relationship for a local group that is trying to do the right things.
Qualitative analysis (reflexive thematic analysis) with some (hopefully) enlightening data viz reminded me that I'm pretty good at this stuff when I'm allowed to do it.
#evaluation #qualitative #data #equity #HoosierMast #Indiana
9151 - I'm reading through tweets of Coronial Inquests of Aboriginal deaths in custody and quite frankly I'm sick of retweeting and quote tweeting these in the hope that white Australia give a shit.
https://twitter.com/thatblacknesss/status/1520014958020337667
Found via nottheonlyone.org as one of 10,800+ #DEI #Diversity, #Equity and #Inclusion items.
🌟 Inclusion: Beyond the Numbers 🌟 Inclusion isn’t just about numbers—it’s about creating an environment where people can thrive regardless of their background. Here’s how we can make it happen:
🔍 Focus on Belonging
📚 Provide Support
🔄 Encourage Open Dialogue
🤝 Celebrate Differences
🌟 Lead by Example
💬 Promote Psychological Safety
🌐 Implement Inclusive Policies
🎓 Invest in Training
🌟✨ #RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #Inclusion #Equity #Diversity #Leadership #Community
Launched in 2018, by Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications, to address racial disparities in scholarly publishing, the initiative has regained urgency amid recent rollbacks in #diversity, #equity, #inclusion, and #accessibility policies and language, leaving many individuals and organizations uncertain about how to move forward.
More about the project here: https://c4disc.org/toolkits-for-equity/
This Friday I will be speaking alongside Faye DeBroux, Damita Snow, and Randy Townsend at the 15th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference to provide updates on the ongoing revision of the Anti-racism Toolkit for Allies in Scholarly Publishing.
Join us online on Friday, October 10, from 12:00 to 13:10 ET to learn how individual actions can make a difference.
Because everyone needs an allies!
Registration is free and still open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-gw-ethics-in-publishing-conference-tickets-1481869775389?aff=oddtdtcreator
Astronomy for equity and the power of inspiration
https://edu.inaf.it/in-english/universe-world/astronomy-for-equity-mike-simmons/
Travel with us to southern California, where we chat with Mike Simmons about Astronomy for Equity projects and the current state of science in the US
California’s new AI safety law shows regulation and innovation don’t have to clash
We celebrate the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of over 3 million Canadians of German descent.
From arts and education to science and sports, the German community has played a vital role in shaping our society.
Let's honour their legacy and enjoy the festivities, including the beloved Oktoberfest!
#GermanHeritageMonth #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion #Oktoberfest #CulturalHeritage #RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute
📊 By examining pay equity data, we can identify wage gaps and work towards fair compensation for all.
How is your organization using data to drive change?
🌍✨ #RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion #DataForGood
