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Diversity advert backlash sparks racism accusations

A recent diversity campaign featuring Sarah Pochin has ignited fierce debate about whether progressive advertising is promoting inclusion or inadvertently fostering division in British society.

Charlie Kirk sparks fury at University of Alabama

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk faces massive student protests and faculty condemnation during explosive University of Alabama appearance, drawing criticism for his remarks on diversity and democracy.

BBC pauses transgender training after staff concerns

The BBC has suspended all diversity training related to transgender and LGBTQ+ issues after staff raised serious concerns about impartiality and content. The pause affects workshops across the corporation as management reviews the programmes.

Fox Host's Harvard degree sparks DEI hypocrisy claims

Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces allegations of hypocrisy after reports reveal he obtained a master's degree from Harvard while publicly criticising diversity initiatives at elite universities.

US School Board Erupts Over 'Butterfly' Transgender Lesson

A US school board meeting descended into chaos as parents confronted officials over a controversial 'gender diversity' lesson for young children, where a teacher allegedly used a 'butterfly metaphor' to explain transitioning. Charlie Kirk's post ignited t

Ellie Goldstein Makes Strictly History With Down's Syndrome

In a landmark moment for diversity on British television, model Ellie Goldstein is set to become the first contestant with Down's syndrome to grace the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, championing inclusivity and challenging perceptions.

Blind comic slams 'woke' AI TV descriptions

Renowned blind comedian Chris McCausland launches a scathing critique against 'woke' AI-generated audio descriptions on television, arguing that the omission of race and physical characteristics is a disservice to blind audiences and a form of misguided c

UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds

A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.

Lib Dems Face Legal Crisis Over Trans Candidate Policy

The Liberal Democrats face potential legal action after declaring women-only shortlists open to biological males who identify as women. Equality campaigners warn the policy may breach the Equality Act 2010.

UCLA DEI Chief Suspended After Charlie Kirk Clash

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has placed its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) director, Dr. Tabia Lee, on administrative leave following a controversial incident involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The suspension comes

Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs

Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t

Mum judged for her afro reveals reality of UK racism

Exclusive: Mum-of-two Shannon Miller opens up on the shocking daily microaggressions and outright racism she faces in the UK, from her hair being touched to being followed in shops, in a powerful call for change.

Portnoy Accuses ESPN's Ryan Clark of 'Race-Baiting'

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launches a furious tirade against ESPN analyst Ryan Clark, accusing him of 'race-baiting' in a heated debate over NFL diversity. The war of words erupts on social media, exposing deep divisions in sports commentary.

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