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Myleene Klass: MBE wasn't celebrated due to heritage

Singer and broadcaster Myleene Klass speaks out on racial bias after receiving her MBE, claiming her mixed-race heritage meant her achievement wasn't celebrated like her 'white, male, straight' counterparts.

Tayce Slams Strictly Come Dancing Over 'Diversity Issue'

RuPaul's Drag Race UK icon Tayce has launched a blistering attack on Strictly Come Dancing, accusing the BBC show of a 'diversity problem' and revealing the real reason she turned down an offer to join the glitterball competition.

Daniel Dae Kim slams Hollywood's casting 'overcorrection'

Hollywood star Daniel Dae Kim critiques the industry's flawed approach to Asian representation, arguing that focusing on an actor's specific nationality over talent is a misguided 'overcorrection' that misses the point of true diversity.

Matildas Star's Cousin Rejected from Mining Job

Exclusive: Matildas star Sam Kerr's cousin, Daniel Kerr, speaks out after being rejected from a FIFO mining job, alleging a toxic workplace culture where discriminatory language about it being a 'blokes' site' cost him the role. A major loss for diversity

Australia's Economic Blind Spot: Women Key to Growth

Exclusive insights from Australia's Economic Reform Roundtable reveal how sidelining women's economic participation is costing the nation billions. Discover the urgent call for a gender-inclusive productivity revolution.

Colorado City Backlash Over 'Hispanic Heritage' Memo

Officials in Evans, Colorado, are embroiled in controversy after a poorly-worded memo suggested Hispanic residents be invited to a council meeting for 'Hispanic Heritage Night'. Critics condemn the move as tone-deaf and discriminatory, sparking a wider de

JK Rowling Slams Sturgeon Over Gender Rights Approach

Harry Potter author JK Rowling delivers a scathing critique of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's approach to gender recognition reforms, accusing her of fostering a toxic public discourse and ignoring women's concerns.

Why AFL Football's Last Closet Remains Shut

A passionate Aussie Rules fan explores the glaring contradiction between the sport's inclusive public image and the entrenched homophobia that still forces players to stay in the closet, questioning when true change will come.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Request for DEI Records

The US Supreme Court has temporarily shielded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) research from disclosure, denying a request from Donald Trump's legal team. The ruling highlights the Court's role in balancing presidential transparency with academic an

Lenny Henry's Bold BBC Diversity Stand

Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry reveals the moment he threatened to quit the BBC in a powerful fight for better Black and Asian representation, a move that changed British television forever.

Arts Funding Fury: Ex-Minister Slams 'Free Speech Gag'

Exclusive: Former Culture Minister Lord Parkinson accuses Arts Council England of stifling free speech by tying funding to 'controversial' diversity pledges. Major institutions face defunding in row over artistic freedom.

AFL's Kelli Underwood Reveals Homophobic Abuse

Pioneering AFL commentator Kelli Underwood breaks her silence on the horrific homophobic trolling she endured, detailing the personal toll and her call for greater inclusivity in Australian sports.

£7600 Pension Gender Gap Exposed in UK

A damning new report exposes a massive £7600 annual pension divide between men and women in the UK, highlighting a severe retirement crisis for female workers.

Lenny Henry: TV diversity is just 'box-ticking'

Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry delivers a powerful critique, stating the British television industry's diversity efforts are merely superficial 'box-ticking' and have not delivered real change for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic professionals.

Mississippi Enforces Sweeping DEI Ban in Public Education

A sweeping new law in Mississippi has outlawed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in all public educational institutions, sparking a fierce debate on academic freedom and racial equality in the state's classrooms and campuses.

Muslim teen wins historic Goodwood race in hijab

19-year-old Khadijah Mellah from Peckham shattered racing's glass ceiling, becoming the first Muslim woman in a hijab to win a British horse race at the iconic Goodwood festival.

Transgender teacher picks 'Lord' over 'Miss' after land buy

A transgender teacher has ignited a conversation about gender identity after purchasing land in Scotland and opting for the title 'Lord' instead of 'Miss'. The story explores the implications of this decision and the reactions it has garnered.

CBS exec demoted in diversity policy shake-up

CBS executive Katherine Merrill has been demoted from her role as Senior Vice President of Communications, sparking debate over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in corporate America.

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