Ford Backs Down On DEI Initiatives

Ford Backs Down On DEI Initiatives

Good morning! It’s Thursday, August 29, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. What Is The Most American Car? | Jalopinions 1st Gear: Ford Panders To Right By Cutting DEI Policies … Read more

George Floyd’s Brother Endorses Harris-Walz Ticket

George Floyd’s Brother Endorses Harris-Walz Ticket

The brother of George Floyd, whose murder by Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests in 2020, has reportedly endorsed the Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota. On Friday, Philonise Floyd shared his support for Walz, saying he “showed what unity was” by attending the funeral of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old … Read more

The ‘Civilised’ West Needs To Do Some Soul-Searching

The ‘Civilised’ West Needs To Do Some Soul-Searching

Earlier this week, a disturbing video emerged from the UK, in which a young Asian boy could be seen being kicked and punched while he lay defenceless on the floor of Manchester Airport. Most reports said that three Greater Manchester police officers were first assaulted – one of whom was left with a broken nose … Read more

Biden Marks 4 Years Since George Floyd’s Murder, Urges Reforms

Biden Marks 4 Years Since George Floyd’s Murder, Urges Reforms

As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls. Our journalists will continue to cover the twists … Read more

Google, Meta, other tech giants cut DEI programs in 2023

Google, Meta, other tech giants cut DEI programs in 2023

AnitaB.org CEO Brenda Wilkerson speaks on a panel with Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland at the 2019 Grace Hopper conference. Shortly after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police in 2020, Google was among many tech companies that set up new programs aimed at supporting Black employees. The goal, CEO Sundar Pichai … Read more