Tag: Social diversity
Mets fire 2 high-ranking employees after workplace review
NEW YORK — The New York Mets have fired two high-ranking employees and will overhaul their legal and human resources departments on the recommendation...
Beyond “In the Heights,” colorism persists, rarely addressed
Every year, Hollywood inevitably comes under criticism for its lack of racial diversity. But another lesser-known yet still pervasive problem also resurfaces: the lack...
Federal holiday pressures companies to give Juneteenth off
NEW YORK — The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the...
Southern Baptists’ new leader: long career as bridge builder
As ideological divisions wracked the Southern Baptist Convention this year ahead of a pivotal national meeting, one of the leading candidates for its presidency,...
US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity
WASHINGTON — The Navy never had to look too hard to fill its elite SEAL force. For years, eager recruits poured in to try...
Latinas left workforce at highest rate, see slow recovery
PHOENIX — Teresa Marez spent 14 years building a strong clientele base as a hair stylist in San Antonio. When her son, who is...
US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity
WASHINGTON — The Navy never had to look too hard to fill its elite SEAL force. For years, eager recruits poured in to try...
Justices consider Harvard case on race in college admissions
WASHINGTON — With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue — whether to...
Justices consider Harvard case on race in college admissions
WASHINGTON — With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue — whether to...
Softball coaches: NCAA can do better with gender equality
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso has had enough.
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