Diversity

Is This Real? Elon Musk Posts About Becoming Disney's DEI Chief: 'Can't Wait To Work With Bob Iger'
Mark Cuban: 'If We All Were To Be Judged By A Moment Of Anger And Frustration, None Of Us Would Get Jobs'
Mark Cuban Swipes At xAI After Elon Musk Directs DEI Fury At Amazon: 'When Will Grok Be Able To Do Analysis Like This?'
Mark Cuban: 'If We All Were To Be Judged By A Moment Of Anger And Frustration, None Of Us Would Get Jobs'
Mark Cuban Swipes At xAI After Elon Musk Directs DEI Fury At Amazon: 'When Will Grok Be Able To Do Analysis Like This?'
Elon Musk Calls Disney 'DEI Gestapo' After Memo Leak: 'No Wonder Most Of Their Content ... Has Sucked'
Elon Musk Charges Disney With 'Institutionalized Racism And Sexism' Over Leaked 'Inclusion Standards' Memo, Dangles Legal Aid To Discriminated

Diversity Recent News

Bill Ackman Says Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Is 'Spot On' That US Inclusion Agenda Has Created 'New Form Of Racism'
Vivek Ramaswamy in a CNN Townhall said DEI should not be a goal but just be a byproduct of actually selecting the best person for the job
'Obviously Illegal:' Elon Musk Slams IBM Chief Arvind Krishna Over Leaked Video On Diversity-Focused Hiring Practices
In the leaked video shared by journalist James O'Keefe on X, Krishna, of Indian origin, stated that executives at IBM who failed to hire sufficient Black or Hispanic candidates or hired too many Asians would lose their bonuses. 
Tech Conference Scandal: Microsoft, Amazon Execs Pull Out After Allegations Of Host Fabricating Phony Female Speakers
Sizovs conceded to auto-generating a phony profile when a female speaker withdrew but asserted it was a placeholder and not intended to portray a more diverse conference. 
Diversity Driving Profits: How Inclusion Is Reshaping The Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry, once cloaked in stigma, is undergoing a profound transformation marked by a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
'Quotas Above Merit': Elon Musk Agrees With Actor Richard Dreyfuss Speaking Out Against Academy Awards Rule Change
Best known for roles in movies like “Jaws,” “American Graffiti” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” actor Richard Dreyfuss came out with some commentary on an upcoming rule to help with diversity efforts at the Academy Awards.
Xbox Invests In Underrepresented Developers To Expand Gaming Industry Reach
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s Xbox has launched the ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program to help underrepresented creators find success on the platform.
Progressive Democrats Say WarnerMedia-Discovery Merger 'Raises Significant Antitrust Concerns'
Progressive Democrats in Congress have called on the U.S.
Chronic Lack Of Diversity? New Mexico's Cannabis Producer Applications Skew White And Male
Two months after New Mexico's Cannabis Control Division (CCD) began accepting applications for producer licenses, more than 1,500 people applied, reported KRQE.com
EXCLUSIVE: Wells Fargo Home Lending's Kristy Fercho On The Challenges Facing The Housing Market
One of the most respected and influential thought leaders in the financial services industry is Kristy Fercho, executive vice president and head of Wells Fargo Home Lending at Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC).
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Are Vital To The Psychedelic Industry
This article by Travis Reilly was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight, and appears here with permission.
Maria Taylor Exits ESPN Following 'Diversity' Controversy With Rachel Nichols
ESPN, the sports cable network division of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has announced that broadcaster Maria Taylor is leaving the network in the aftermath of a controversy regarding racially-tinged comments made by her colleague, Rachel Nichols.
Black Journalists Group Seeks Meeting With Disney, ESPN Over Rachel Taylor-Maria Taylor Brouhaha
An organization representing Black journalists is requesting a meeting with Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and its ESPN cable network following a leaked recording of ESPN anchor Rachel Nichols disparaging Maria Taylor, a Black colleague, by suggesting Ta
Disney Drops 'Ladies And Gentlemen, Boys And Girls' From Fireworks Show, Citing Inclusivity
Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has removed all mentions of gender from its introductory greeting in the Magic Kingdom fireworks show at Walt Disney World, which upset some fans while delighting others.
Stock Wars: American Express Vs. Discover Financial
Benzinga’s latest Stock Wars matches up two leaders in a major industry sector, allowing readers to decide which company is the better investment.
McDonald's Boosts Advertising In Diverse-Owned Media: What You Need To Know
McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) has announced plans to ratchet up its advertising and marketing relationships with diverse-owned media companies.
Unilever, Citing Inclusion Advocacy, Drops 'Normal' From Product Packaging And Marketing
Unilever (NYSE:UL) announced it's removing the word “normal” from the packaging and marketing of its beauty and personal care brands as part of a new “Positive Beauty” campaign to advocate for diversity and inclusion.
McDonald's Sets Goals To Expand Diversity Among Senior Leadership Ranks
McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) has set a goal of expanding representation of women and people of color in its leadership ranks over the next four years.
Tesla Describes Itself As 'Majority-Minority' Company In Its First US Diversity Report
Elon Musk's Tesla Inc (NYSE: TSLA) published its first-ever diversity report on Friday.
Diversity And Inclusion In Cannabis Security
This article was originally published on Hoban Law Group, and appears here with permission. Written By Tony Gallo – Guest Writer
Walk The Walk: Diversity And Inclusion In The Legal Industry
This article was originally published on Hoban Law Group, and appears here with permission. Written by Nicole N. Chapman
5 Women CEOs Discuss Diversity And Representation In Cannabis
This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today, and appears here with permission.
Facebook To Increase Minority Representation In Leadership, Pledges $200M To African American Businesses
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has pledged to raise the representation of minorities in leadership roles and will support minority-owned businesses to the extent of $200 million.
How Method Man And Al Harrington Will Empower Black Ownership In Marijuana Industry
By The Fresh Toast's Brendan Bures, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis.