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television2 days ago•24 min saved

Pitt Lays Claim to Emmys Noms as Diversity in Acting Slumps

Nomination morning shows HBO Max on top with 122 nominations, Apple TV at a company‑record 87, and Netflix at 111 as The Pitt leads programs with 25 nominations (13 in acting thanks to two self‑submissions), while Hacks sets a comedy‑nomination record with 24; however diversity in acting nominations falls 39% to 17 performers of color across lead and supporting roles, signaling a shifting landscape ahead of the Sept. 14 Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC.

via Variety|

#diversity #emmys #hacks

sports6 days ago•3 min saved

Tim Ream: U.S. World Cup squad mirrors America’s diverse fabric

U.S. defender Tim Ream says the World Cup squad is a true representation of America, highlighting a diverse roster from different backgrounds that reflects the nation’s melting-pot identity under Argentina-born coach Mauricio Pochettino as the team pushes toward the knockout rounds.

via NBC Sports|

#diversity #immigration #soccer

education14 days ago•3 min saved

Texas to require Bible readings in public schools by 2030, sparking debate

Texas’ State Board of Education approved a plan to make Bible stories mandatory reading for all public school students by 2030, adding biblical passages alongside literature by Dickens and Shakespeare; supporters say it anchors students in Judeo-Christian heritage, while critics warn it infringes on religious freedom, risks marginalizing other faiths, and could limit teacher autonomy in classrooms.

via BBC|

#bible #curriculum #diversity

entertainment16 days ago•2 min saved

Oscars expand voting pool with 529 new members, including Ortega and Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 new members to join the Oscar voting body, boosting total membership to 11,319 (10,338 voting) and extending diversification since 2015’s all-white, male majority. The class includes Jenna Ortega, Jacob Elordi, the Safdie brothers, Simu Liu and others; overseas members are 22% of the group, with 42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% from outside the U.S. If all accept, the number of voting members will rise accordingly. The academy has added new categories and will stage the 99th Oscars on March 14, 2027, with Conan O’Brien returning as host.

via NBC News|

#academy #diversity #entertainment

awards16 days ago•33 min saved

Academy Expands Oscar Voter Base with 529 Invites for 2026 Class

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 film professionals to become Oscar voters for the 2026 class; among the invitees, 42% are women, 56% come from underrepresented communities, and 53% are from outside the United States. If all invitees accept, total membership would reach about 11,319 with 10,338 voting members, reflecting ongoing efforts toward global representation and inclusion.

via Deadline|

#academy #ampas #awards

entertainment16 days ago•36 min saved

Academy Extends 529 Invitations to Diverse Global Talent

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 film artists to become members for 2026, including Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor and Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. The class emphasizes gender balance and international reach, with 42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% based outside the U.S. If all invitees accept, the total membership would be 11,319 (10,338 voting), influencing future Oscar voting.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#academy #diversity #entertainment

awards16 days ago•39 min saved

Oscars Invite 529 New Members, Highlighting Elordi, Ortega and Taylor

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a 2026 class inviting 529 new members, including rising stars Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Teyana Taylor. The group skews diverse—42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% international—and would push voting membership to 10,338 if all accept, with 95 Oscar nominees (21 winners) and three Scientific/Technical recipients among the invitees.

via Variety|

#academy-invite #ampas #awards

news18 days ago•13 min saved

FF7 Revelation Director Says Queer Relationships Deepen the Game's Realism

Kotaku reports that Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s director Naoki Hamaguchi says queer relationships are integrated with intention to enhance realism, with diverse, authentic couples appearing naturally rather than as tokenism to create a more believable world.

via Kotaku|

#diversity #final-fantasy-vii-revelation #naoki-hamaguchi

entertainment23 days ago•17 min saved

Diversity Dips in 2025 Streaming Films, UCLA Report Finds

A UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report shows 2025 streaming films marked a decline in representation: lead actors of color dropped from 51% to 36%, women directors fell to 23.6% (the lowest yet), and majority-color casts fell to 25.8% as overall streaming output shrank. The authors attribute the downturn to backlash against DEI, industry contraction, and belt-tightening, though standout titles like Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters demonstrate representation can still draw audiences when budgets permit.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#diversity #entertainment #people-of-color

books29 days ago•11 min saved

Amazon's 2026 Best Books List Sparks Diversity Conversation

The article surveys Amazon’s mid-year roundup of the 20 best books of 2026 across genres, notes a lack of diversity in the top picks (only two authors of color are represented in the top 20), highlights related lists and standouts, and cites an Authors Guild study showing authors’ salaries have declined to about $10,000 on average since 2009. It also covers how readers obtain books—libraries, subscriptions, and purchases—and points to notable debuts and YA selections shaping the year so far.

via Book Riot|

#amazon #authors-salaries #best-of-2026

space1 month ago•100 min saved

Artemis 3 crew sparks diversity debate as NASA defends all-male lineup

NASA defended Artemis 3’s four-principal crew as being selected for mission qualifications, not gender, with the lineup—Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio—being all male and Bob Hines as backup. The piece notes the broader NASA astronaut pool is about 40% women and that diversity is pursued in forms beyond gender, including international partnerships and the pipeline of female astronauts, while Artemis 3 focuses on testing lunar landers for future surface missions with SpaceX and Blue Origin involvement.

via Space|

#artemis-3 #astronauts #diversity

science1 month ago•40 min saved

NASA defends Artemis III crew amid calls for lunar diversity

NASA acknowledged criticism over Artemis III’s all-male crew, saying the selection reflected the testing-focused needs of the mission and that future Artemis crews will prioritize gender diversity, as the agency continues toward its goal of landing the first woman on the Moon.

via Yahoo|

#artemis #artemis-iii #diversity

space1 month ago•4 min saved

NASA Defends Artemis III All-Male Crew, Emphasizing Experience and Availability

NASA chief Jared Isaacman defended the Artemis III all-male crew, saying the selection was based on astronauts' experience, skills and availability amid online backlash; the four-person team — Randy Bresnik (commander), Luca Parmitano (pilot), Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio — brings a mix of test-pilot, engineering and medical expertise as Artemis III prepares to test rendezvous and docking in low-Earth orbit with SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers. NASA notes a broad leadership pipeline and ongoing efforts to include more women in future crews.

via CBS News|

#artemis-iii #crew-selection #diversity

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Four Women Exit Trump's Second-Term Cabinet in Three Months

In three months, Trump’s second-term cabinet has seen four women depart—Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and Tulsi Gabbard—leaving a smaller female contingent amid scrutiny of immigration policy, DOJ handling, and Iran-related decisions. The piece notes that while the second-term cabinet includes more women than his first term, non-White representation remains limited (about 17%), and Biden’s administration was more diverse. Remaining female appointees include Brooke Rollins, Linda McMahon, and Kelly Loeffler; rumors and investigations continue to swirl around other senior officials, and Gabbard left for personal reasons tied to family health and ongoing questions about U.S. wartime policy.

via Talking Points Memo|

#cabinet #diversity #politics

politics1 month ago•99 min saved

West Point Graduation Speech Casts War Readiness Amid Iran Tensions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told West Point graduates they are ready for war, signaling U.S. military preparedness as tensions with Iran escalate, while also denouncing diversity-within-the-military initiatives; the remarks come as the Trump administration reportedly weighs options on Iran, with allied and Gulf leaders briefing and discussing potential military actions.

via MS NOW|

#diversity #hegseth #iran