More of this please:

The #NY State #Education Dept issued a defiant response to #Trump’s threats to pull federal #funding from #PublicSchools over #diversity, #equity & #inclusion programs, a remarkable departure from recent conciliatory approaches of other institutions. A day earlier, the federal govt issued a memo to education ofcls across the nation, telling them to confirm the elimination of all programs it argues *unfairly* promote #DEI.

#law #democracy #FreeSpeech
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/us/politics/new-york-trump-dei-order.html?smid=url-share

#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

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/

Michigan Daily: I lost my Black job, now what? Insight from ODEI’s only student employee. “Were the shortcomings of such a broadly ranging and various communal support system fairgrounds for the upheaval of their progressive foundation? They were not. I see this destruction as a complete disregard for the humanity of all those who benefit under a society which upholds the basic principles […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/02/michigan-daily-i-lost-my-black-job-now-what-insight-from-odeis-only-student-employee/

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

Aira was proud to sponsor the Ability360 USABA Southwest Goalball Tournament.

(A note from Marybai Huking, Aira Team Rep and 2x Paralympic Goalball Medalist)

"As someone who represented Aira at the event (and as a former goalball player myself) this experience was incredibly meaningful on both a personal and professional level.

For me, goalball was more than just a sport. It helped shape how I view independence, self-worth, and possibility.

I’m deeply grateful to work with a company like Aira that not only builds tools for access, but actively invests in the communities we serve. Supporting events like this shows that empowerment doesn’t begin and end with a product. It lives in connection, community, and showing up."

Thank you to Ability360 for an amazing weekend. Aira was proud to be there to connect with, support, and and cheer on athletes from around the country.

"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/

“Members of the #LGBTQ community shaken by the #U.S. President’s rolling back of #equality and #inclusion policies as well as the rights of #transgender individuals are among the #Americans with #Canadian parents or grandparents applying for Canadian nationality” apple.news/AI6Ro1f5zRKe...

Americans apply to revive Cana...

Samedi 12 avril 2025 à Ris-Orangis (91).
Marché aux vélos d'occasion.

Davantage d'informations en flashant les QR Codes dans l'affiche, et sur :

https://www.mairie-ris-orangis.fr/marche-aux-velos/
#QPV #quartiers #inclusion #inegalites

#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 #Trump administration has sent a letter to some large #companies in the #EU warning them to comply with an #executiveorder banning #diversity, #equity and #inclusion programmes.” www.ft.com/content/02ed...

US tells European companies to...

"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