#WorldCup2026 #Immigration #DiversityInSports
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FIFA claim of a 'World Cup for everyone' doesn't align with immigrant soccer fans, like me
Soccer players running off of the ball on a dirt pitch in a Brooklyn NYC park Keith Getter
FIFA president Gianni Infantino and vice president Victor Montagliani gathered before a room full of journalists in Manhattan in the summer of 2022 to unveil the 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
#JesseJackson #BlackPoliticalEmpowerment #DiversityInPolitics
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The president of the National Urban League recalls his long friendship with Jackson.
By the time he ran again four years later, Mr. Jackson wanted to build a serious campaign. He had spent years registering millions of new Black voters and built a fresh kind of multiracial Democratic coalition that included progressive white voters and people of color.
#NFL #RacialDiscrimination #DiversityInSports
sports.yahoo.com
Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against NFL can proceed in open court, SDNY rules
NEW YORK -- All of the claims in Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and multiple teams, including the Giants, can proceed in court, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
#FigureSkating #Olympics #DiversityInSports
edition.cnn.com
The 'Quad God' made history with his Olympic backflip, but some say the glory was owed to a Black skater
Ilia Malinin, the U. S. figure skater nicknamed the "Quad God," became the first person to legally land a backflip on one skate in the Olympics -- although one trailblazing woman pulled it off when the move was still forbidden.
#Immigration #ManchesterUnited #Diversity
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe sorry 'choice of language' in UK 'colonisation' comments offended people
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the Manchester United co-owner, has said he is "sorry that my choice of language has offended some people" after claiming the UK has been "colonised by immigrants" in an inflammatory interview on Wednesday.
#FigureSkating #Olympics #DiversityInSports
abcnews.go.com
Malinin made history with Olympic backflip, some say the glory owed to a Black skater
MILAN -- MILAN (AP) -- Ilia Malinin, the U. S. figure skater nicknamed the "Quad God," became the first person to legally land a backflip on one skate in the Olympics -- although one trailblazing woman pulled it off when the move was still forbidden.
#DiversityInSports #WinterOlympics #Inclusion
nypost.com
Associated Press complains the Winter Olympics are too darn white
The Associated Press is naming and shaming majority-white European nations competing in the Winter Olympics for their apparent lack of diversity, insisting the recent influx of migrants into the countries should be instantly represented among their most elite athletes.
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#Diversity #HigherEducation #Inclusion
www.washingtonpost.com
Faculty diversity push at universities led to modest gains before Trump ban
To report this story, The Post analyzed federal data, surveyed the top 187 U. S. research universities and spoke with over two dozen experts to determine how many schools had made commitments to diversify their faculties, how successful they were and whether they had rolled back those commitments.
#DiversityEquityInclusion #WorkplaceDiscrimination #NikeInvestigation
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Nike faces federal probe over allegations of discrimination against white workers
NEW YORK -- The federal agency for protecting workers' civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies.
#WorkplaceDiscrimination #EqualOpportunity #DiversityAndInclusion
www.cbsnews.com
Federal agency says it's investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers
The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination, said Wednesday that it is investigating Nike over allegations that the athletic apparel manufacturer discriminated against White workers.
#LGBTQ #DiversityEquityInclusion #CorporateSocialResponsibility
www.cnbc.com
Corporate DEI index sees 65% drop in participation from Fortune 500 companies
People hold flags outside the US Supreme Court on December 4, 2024 in Washington, DC, during oral argument on whether states can ban certain gender transition medical treatments for young people.
#DiversityInSports #WinterSports #RepresentationMatters
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Programs aim to diversify winter sports, but gaps persist at Winter Olympics
Organizations like the National Brotherhood of Snowsports and Skate Global Foundation are working to diversify winter sports
Whether it's on indoors halfpipes in New Jersey or the Rocky Mountains slopes of Colorado and Wyoming, there seems to be plenty of programs aimed at developing a diverse new generation of skiers, skaters and snowboarders.
