#Trump Admin Threatens to Withhold #Funds From #PublicSchools

State #education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote #diversity, #equity & #inclusion [#DEI] that the administration deems *unlawful* [uncomfortable for #FarRight #bigots] according to a new memo.

#censorship #indoctrination #Whitewashing #racism #misogyny #heterosexism #bigotry #hate #extortion #law #USpol #MafiaState
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/us/politics/public-school-funding-trump-dei.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=p&pvid=AEB43A0E-0ED5-401C-9960-8E17975F9091

Gender equity means breaking down barriers that limit access to resources and opportunities based on gender. Here’s how we can achieve this: Educate and raise awareness Implement inclusive policies Encourage diverse leadership Provide training and resources Create safe and supportive spaces

Let's create a world where gender does not limit opportunities! #RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #GenderEquity #Inclusion #Diversity #Leadership #SocialJustice #Education

Levi's Board of Directors defends DIVERSITY,
EQUITY, and INCLUSION!

“we believe in the strong business case for a diverse and inclusive workforce... it is a competitive advantage and serves as a driver of business results.”
#diversity #equity #inclusion #levis https://www.thequeenzone.com/levis-shareholders-to-vote-on-anti-dei-proposal-on-april-23/

https://www.tiktok.com/@brigadescreenprint/video/7485221558055718190
Success story: Brigade ScreenPrinting of Boise Idaho is overwhelmed by demand "Everyone is Welcome" shirts, and now has volunteer help.
#everyoneiswelcome #news #politics #activism #resist #UnitedStates #education #diversity #inclusion

I am working on creating a handbook that describes the assistive technologies available in the FreeBSD operating system, which will be freely available online for anyone to consult. Currently, the effort is focused on gathering and documenting accessibility features for visual impairments, and it is sponsored by the @FreeBSDFoundation

If you are interested in the topic, a public repository is available for suggestions and corrections: https://gitlab.com/alfix/freebsd-accessibility

A US attempt to stop diversity initiatives in Europe faces backlash.

Efforts by the US government to eliminate diversity initiatives have not been well-received in Europe, after companies in France received a letter saying Trump's rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives could also apply outside the US.

France, Belgium and Spain are pushing back against the letter.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250331-a-us-attempt-to-stop-diversity-initiatives-in-europe-faces-backlash?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

"The withdrawal is the latest tangible effect of recent court rulings that experts say make it difficult for coalitions to bring claims on behalf of groups of historically marginalized voters."

https://www.votebeat.org/texas/2025/03/27/voting-rights-group-withdraws-challenge-texas-redistricting/

Would you like to see a more inclusive and diverse PostgreSQL community? We would too! Consider joining the PgUS Diversity Committee to help make that a reality!

https://postgresql.us/diversity/

True equity means opening doors for those historically excluded. Here’s how we can achieve this: Acknowledge historical inequities Promote inclusive policies Foster diverse leadership Provide continuous education Create safe spaces
Let's create inclusive spaces together! #RDI #RainbowDiversityInstitute #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity #Leadership #SocialJustice #Education

#ThoughtProvoker

#FOSS = free software + *gratis* contributions ???

J-30 avant MiXiT 2025 !

Le compte à rebours est lancé : dans un mois, on se retrouve pour deux jours de talks, d’échanges, de débats et… de crêpes, évidemment.

Le programme est prêt, les salles sont assignées, les horaires calés. Vous avez déjà repéré vos conférences favorites ? C’est le moment de les ajouter à votre agenda ! https://mixitconf.org/2025?agenda=true

Encore 30 jours avant de faire chauffer les méninges et les plaques à crêpes. Vous êtes prêt·e·s ?

France slams US 'interference' in firms' diversity programs: 'France and Europe will defend their values'.

France's trade ministry condemned "unacceptable" US interference on Saturday after the US embassy in Paris sent several French firms letters warning against using the diversity programs known as "DEI", a frequent Donald Trump target.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250330-france-slams-us-interference-in-firms-diversity-programs-france-and-europe-will-defend-their-values?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

Educating myself on becoming a person with a disability. #amyloidosis #disability #identity #inclusion #invisibility open.substack.com/pub/recently...

Educating myself on becoming a...

"Of all the trends at the fall runway shows, including the uptick in fur (or fur-alike) clothing, the rise of clothing with built-in power curves and the preponderance of black leather, the single most ubiquitous one was the worst: the erosion of size inclusivity.

Ironically, as fashion embraces (and creates) faux womanly figures by design, the actual bodies inside the clothes are shrinking."

: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/style/ultra-thin-models.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7U4.d6UW._GYzgCNRqg95&smid=url-share

"The Health and Human Services Department's Office for Civil Rights is investigating an unnamed California medical school following allegations of discrimination in its admission practices.

The agency said Thursday it received information that the school was allegedly admitting students based on race, color or national origin."

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/government/hhs-dei-investigation-california-medical-school

C ce soir - ZFE : La nouvelle bombe sociale ?

Jean-Philippe TANGUY Député RN - Dominique BOURG Philosophe - Marine BRAUD Associée-fondatrice Alameda - Alexandre JARDIN Ecrivain - Camille ETIENNE Activiste

https://podcasts.audiomeans.fr/c-ce-soir-4ed4e46b4244/zfe-la-nouvelle-bombe-sociale-e3c8fae9

Perhaps one good thing will come out of all the anti- #DEI stuff. Services may finally stop requiring the #inclusion of a #diversity of
characters in #passwords.

Today we’re reaffirming our unwaivering and longstanding committment to all that is is core to pyOpenSci: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We strive to include everyone, everywhere.

From inclusive peer review, mentorship to beginner-friendly training, we’re building a space where everyone can contribute to #opensource in support of #openscience and advancing scientific discovery.

Read more: https://www.pyopensci.org/blog/pyopensci-commitment-inclusion.html

This is brilliant! TV by people with learning disabilities, in Bergen, Norway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-AdlJkDt6s