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  • WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Gene Wilder, Oompa-Loompas, 1971<br /> Everett CollectionNewsletters

    Roald Dahl’s books get controversial rewrite, with critics condemning the move as ‘absurd censorship’

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  • South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs a bill on Feb. 3, 2022, at the state Capitol in Pierre, S.D., that will ban transgender women and girls from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity.Newsletters

    The trans community finds new support as lawmakers file record number of anti-LGBT bills

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  • MEMPHIS, TN &#8211; FEBRUARY 01: US Vice President Kamala Harris sits with RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells during the funeral service for Wells&#8217; son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church on February 1, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. On January 7th, 29-year-old Nichols was violently beaten for three minutes by Memphis police officers at a traffic stop and died of his injuries. Five Black Memphis Police officers have been fired after an internal investigation found them to be directly responsible for the beating and have been charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two charges of aggravated kidnapping, two charges of official misconduct and one charge of official oppression. (Photo by Andrew Nelles-Pool/Getty Images)Newsletters

    What employers can learn about disability inclusion from John Fetterman’s Senate accommodations

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  • A man exits Twitter Headquarters on October 28, 2022 in New York City.Newsletters

    Companies are disproportionately cutting diversity roles—they might soon regret it

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  • MEMPHIS, TN &#8211; FEBRUARY 01: US Vice President Kamala Harris sits with RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells during the funeral service for Wells&#8217; son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church on February 1, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. On January 7th, 29-year-old Nichols was violently beaten for three minutes by Memphis police officers at a traffic stop and died of his injuries. Five Black Memphis Police officers have been fired after an internal investigation found them to be directly responsible for the beating and have been charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two charges of aggravated kidnapping, two charges of official misconduct and one charge of official oppression. (Photo by Andrew Nelles-Pool/Getty Images)Newsletters

    With Tyre Nichols’ parents in attendance, Biden will tackle police reform in his State of the Union address

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  • Nobel laureate Toni Morrison (C) accepting the applause of partygoers Susan Taylor, Rita Dove, Oprah Winfrey, Angela Davis, Maya Angelou &amp; others; Winston-Salem. (Photo by Will And Deni McIntyre/Getty Images)Newsletters

    Black History Month is a time to remember the countless contributions of African Americans despite political pushback

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  • John Rogers, chairman and chief executive officer of Ariel Investments LLC, speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Rodgers discussed the company&#8217;s investment strategy and fee structure. Photographer: Christopher Goodney/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesNewsletters

    From supplier diversity to town halls, executives share how they’re honoring Black History Month in the workplace and through business initiatives

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  • Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty VeganNewsletters

    How Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole turned the diet into a $100 million brand with a celebrity following

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  • MONTEREY PARK, CA &#8211; JANUARY 23: Mourners attend a candlelight vigil for victims of a mass shooting on January 23, 2023 in Monterey Park, California. At least 10 people were killed and another 10 people were injured during a mass shooting that took place at a dance studio in Monterey Park. (Photo by Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images)Newsletters

    The ongoing violence against Asian Americans is taking a toll on their well-being—and it has workplace implications

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8211; OCTOBER 31: Supporters pose for a group photo during a rally in support affirmative action policies outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on October 31, 2022. The Supreme Court is again examining whether universities may consider race when trying to build diverse student bodies, reviewing admissions policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. (Eric Lee for The Washington Post via Getty Images)Newsletters

    The Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling could hurt workplace diversity efforts. Experts share how to prepare: ‘The next 3 months will be crucial’

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  • Tri-color poster celebrating Black History Month with a small heart drawn in the centerNewsletters

    How companies can more meaningfully celebrate Black History Month this year

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  • (Original Caption) 4/23/1965-Boston, MA: Dr. Martin Luther King (C) leads march from Roxbury to Boston Common, in protest of racial imbalance in Boston Schools and slum housing conditions. At left are Virgil A. Wood, president of the Massachusetts unit of the SCLC, and Ralph Abernathy.Newsletters

    State Street’s first-ever diversity chief says customers are key stakeholders in the firm’s diversity efforts: ‘They push us to be better’

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  • A Black man in a dark suit stands on a stage with his hands clasped before himNewsletters

    2023 Golden Globes will place spotlight on the award show’s diversity progress—or lack thereof

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  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; OCTOBER 10: Former Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynch attends the 13th Annual (Em)Power Breakfast at Cipriani 42nd Street on October 10, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Student Leadership Network)Newsletters

    Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch says DEI audits are critical to racial progress—and they’ll be on the rise in 2023

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  • A happy woman smiling and holding sparklers.Newsletters

    How to be more joyful in 2023

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