‘DEI hires’ don’t lower the bar. We raise it.

The opposite of diversity isn’t meritocracy, but homogeneity. And in organizations where everyone looks the same, standards tend to be lower.

Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim

New research suggests anti-Black racism plays a key role in conservative anti-DEI sentiment.

In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success

Ford joins growing list of companies changing diversity policies after conservative pressure

Robby Starbuck, a conservative political commentator who has gone after companies such as Lowe's, Tractor Supply and John Deere, wrote in a post on X he was investigating Ford's 'woke' policies.

Anti-DEI protesters sow disruption and confusion but have scant investor support

Each year, companies face hundreds of resolutions from progressive groups to change their policies to be more supportive of employee diversity, labor rights and other social issues.

Former ‘Racist Sandwich’ co-host talks podcasting, teaching at Bowdoin and eating in Maine

Zahir Janmohamed, a visiting Bowdoin professor and co-founder of the acclaimed 'Racist Sandwich' podcast, asks difficult questions about race, gender and class – and how food relates to them all.

Wine industry’s diversity efforts see successes – and some lost steam

Successes have included investments in Black-owned brands and mentoring and fellowship programs, but some worry that 'it’s back to business as usual.'

Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on public institutions

Already this year, Republican lawmakers have proposed about 50 bills in 20 states that would restrict initiatives on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Colleges should step up diversity efforts after affirmative action ruling, Biden administration says

The Education Department issued a report Thursday promoting strategies to increase diversity in the wake of a Supreme Court decision barring colleges from considering the race of applicants in the admission process.

In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices

One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can't wait.