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Deloitte Resolves DEI Probe with $21.5 Million Settlement
business4 hours ago

Deloitte Resolves DEI Probe with $21.5 Million Settlement

Deloitte will pay $21.5 million to settle DOJ claims it discriminated in DEI programs tied to federal contracts, part of a broader False Claims Act inquiry; the company denies liability and does not admit wrongdoing, while a whistleblower group, Alliance for Equal Rights, will receive $4.3 million; Indiana also settled for $1.2 million. The case signals intensified government scrutiny of DEI initiatives in government contracting under the Trump administration.

via USA Today|
#alliance-for-equal-rights#business#dei
Target pulls controversial clown costume amid Blackface backlash
business14 hours ago

Target pulls controversial clown costume amid Blackface backlash

Target apologized and pulled the 'Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume' after social-media backlash accusing it of evoking Blackface; the Hyde and EEK Boutique product is no longer for sale, and Target says it is reviewing how the item was approved amid ongoing criticism of its DEI and brand rehabilitation efforts, with shares rising about 2.7% after the announcement.

via NBC News|
#blackface#business#dei
Target pulls clown-themed kids' costume after backlash over racist imagery
business17 hours ago

Target pulls clown-themed kids' costume after backlash over racist imagery

Target pulled the Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume from its Hyde and EEK Boutique line after social media backlash accusing it of resembling Blackface; the company apologized, said it was offensive and no longer for sale, and vowed to review internal processes as it faces ongoing optics and DEI-related scrutiny alongside competitive retail pressures.

via AOL.com|
#backlash#blackface#business
Target pulls circus-clown Halloween costume after backlash over racist depiction
business1 day ago

Target pulls circus-clown Halloween costume after backlash over racist depiction

Target apologized and removed from sale a Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume after social-media backlash accusing it of evoking Blackface and minstrel imagery. The company said the costume is offensive and should never have been part of its assortment and said it is reviewing how it passed approval. The move comes amid broader optics challenges for Target, and the stock reaction showed a modest uptick in afternoon trading.

via CNN|
#business#dei#halloween-costume
Target pulls offensive Halloween costume after backlash over racial caricature
business1 day ago

Target pulls offensive Halloween costume after backlash over racial caricature

Target removed a ‘Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume’ after social media backlash claiming it resembled a racist minstrel caricature of Black people. The company apologized, said the costume should never have been sold, and pledged to review how the oversight occurred. The incident adds to ongoing DEI-related scrutiny of Target’s practices, as the retailer navigates a bumpy financial path that includes a prior stock decline and a tentative rebound.

via The Guardian|
#apology#business#dei
ABC Sues FCC Over DEI-Linked Early License Review
business7 days ago

ABC Sues FCC Over DEI-Linked Early License Review

Disney-owned ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Washington, D.C., seeking to halt the FCC’s early renewal review of its broadcast licenses, arguing the probe is a retaliatory action tied to its programming and DEI practices; the FCC says the expedited renewals focus on DEI concerns and are not a First Amendment issue.

via CNBC|
#abc#business#dei
GOP Lawmaker Targets McKinsey Over DEI Claims in New Probe
politics8 days ago

GOP Lawmaker Targets McKinsey Over DEI Claims in New Probe

Texas Rep. Brandon Gill launches a House Oversight probe into McKinsey, accusing the firm’s DEI reports of promoting illegal race- and gender-based hiring targets and citing a White House estimate that DEI cost the U.S. economy about $94 billion in 2023; Gill questions the credibility of McKinsey’s findings, while the firm says its DEI business case remains strong.

via Fox News|
#brandon-gill#civil-rights-act#dei
Alzheimer’s Research Cited in NIH Cancellations Amid DEI Debates
science8 days ago

Alzheimer’s Research Cited in NIH Cancellations Amid DEI Debates

Two leading U.S. universities say about $15 million in NIH grants studying how racism and discrimination affect brain health and Alzheimer’s risk were canceled as part of a broader DEI-tied effort. Researchers warn the moves disrupt scientifically valid epidemiological work, delay funding and pay, and follow a pattern of politically motivated interference. NIH maintains the projects no longer align with its priorities, while experts describe the strategy as a test case for defensible political action.

via The Guardian|
#alzheimers-disease#dei#funding-cuts
world9 days ago

Britain pauses to reflect after Cambridge professor’s death amid plagiarism storm

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged reflection after Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, died suddenly days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations; police said the death was unexpected but not suspicious. Arday’s family and supporters say he endured a harassment campaign and racist scrutiny as allegations about his work and life claims circulated, while Cambridge said it would review his appointment. The episode has reignited debate over diversity, equity and inclusion policies in academia and the impact of media scrutiny on Black scholars.

via Politico|
#britain#cambridge-university#dei
Jason Arday scandal: Cambridge under fire over credentials and culture-war fallout
uk-news15 days ago

Jason Arday scandal: Cambridge under fire over credentials and culture-war fallout

A major UK academic scandal centers on Jason Arday, a Cambridge sociology professor who resigned as the university opened inquiries into his academic qualifications, honorary appointments, and alleged misconduct, including plagiarism. The saga has fueled debates over Cambridge’s hiring practices and DEI initiatives, with coverage of his self-styled rise, disputed life claims, and a forthcoming memoir, while Cambridge and others consider independent investigations; Arday maintains innocence and critics accuse both sides of exploiting the controversy in culture-war debates.

via Euronews|
#academic-misconduct#arday#cambridge
Logo outrage exposes culture-war dynamics fueling Cracker Barrel leadership shakeup
business23 days ago

Logo outrage exposes culture-war dynamics fueling Cracker Barrel leadership shakeup

CNN’s analysis argues Cracker Barrel’s CEO Julie Masino is stepping down with company security in place after a viral backlash over a minimalist logo change, using the branding move as a proxy in broader culture-war battles. The piece notes Masino’s turnaround aimed at younger customers, a stretch of sales growth before the backlash, and how right-wing actors amplified outrage, prompting the company to revert to the old logo and issue an apology—illustrating how symbolic branding becomes a distraction from larger political and economic issues in the US.

via CNN|
#business#cracker-barrel#culture-war