Equity News Now | Equity Sings

Welcome to Equity News Now, a news show brought to you by Equity Sings. We bring you the latest news related to access, diversity, equity, and inclusion from across the country. View our latest episodes below:

Episode 8 | February 3, 2025

Trump orders halt on DEI; Alicia Keys’ hope at the Grammys; Costco maintains DEI

Episode 7 | October 23, 2024

Forbes reports asks businesses to question fear of disability inclusion; LA Times reports on ADEI struggles in IT industries; Pope Francis meets with LGBTQIA+ supporters amidst church’s ban on gender affirming care; DEI Programs in the US face legal challenges on Capitol Hill

Episode 6 | October 18, 2024

Anti-DEI in the healthcare sector; The USDA begins a new program for Indigenous students at UNC; A walkout at LSU over the reversal of DEI practices; The Nobel Prize fails to recognize contributions of women scientists in 2024

Episode 5 | October 9, 2024

Inequities negatively impacting Latino communities impacted by recent storms; A deaf woman whose job offer was rescinded after asking for accommodations; Spain’s transgender soccer team that is breaking barriers

Episode 4 | October 2, 2024

An inmate suing to win access to gender-affirming care; Father suing his former law firm about inequitable parental leave; California’s apology for enslavement and move toward reparations; The Philadelphia 76ers new stadium opposed by Chinatown residents

Episode 3 | September 25, 2024

“Women in the Workplace” Report shows BIPOC women face more difficulties; Algorithmic bias against African American Vernacular; Civil Rights groups calling on corporations to withstand pressure to dismantle DEI initiatives; The remarkable career of news icon Connie Chung

Episode 2 | September 18, 2024

A new report from the Congressional Black Caucus; A WNBA controversy about racism; Higher education concerns about ADEI in South Carolina; Ford rolling back on ADEI; Engage Cleveland event; A progressive church in Kansas City features a billboard; A historic win for first transgender congress person (Sarah McBride)

Episode 1 | September 10, 2024

Molson Coors and Jack Daniels dial back on ADEI programs; Racial diversity declining at universities after Supreme Court ends Affirmative Action; Tampa Bay Bucaneers promoting ADEI in Coaching Academy