All articles tagged with #diversity
Originally Published 20 hours ago — by Kotaku
Mothership is a new independent website launched by former Polygon staff, focusing on gender and identity in gaming, as a response to the collapse of mainstream gaming media and the sale of Polygon. It aims to provide quality journalism without ads, emphasizing underrepresented perspectives and a critical, identity-first approach to gaming culture.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The Guardian
Cowboy poetry, a traditional American folk art rooted in oral storytelling from the 1870s, is experiencing a revival among a younger, more diverse generation in cities like Los Angeles, where new gatherings and workshops are helping preserve and adapt the art form for contemporary audiences.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Gothamist
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration speech was rich with cultural references and in-jokes that celebrated New York City's diverse communities, history, and musical heritage, including nods to rap, immigrant cuisines, and local landmarks, reflecting his commitment to representing all New Yorkers.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The New York Times
Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as the new mayor of New York City, marking historic firsts as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor, the youngest in over a century, and the first to use a Quran at his swearing-in. In his speech, he emphasized governing for working-class New Yorkers with bold plans, celebrating NYC's diversity and culture, and symbolically highlighting labor rights. The event was attended by prominent politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The New York Times
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated the city's diverse culinary traditions in his inaugural address, emphasizing food as a symbol of the city's diversity, ambitions, and economic well-being, and proposing initiatives like city-owned supermarkets to improve affordability.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by City & State New York
Zohran Mamdani, a young NYC mayoral winner, is forming his administration with a mix of experienced and new officials, including key roles like first deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan, chief of staff Elle Bisgaard-Church, and various deputy mayors overseeing housing, health, operations, and more, reflecting a balance of experience, diversity, and ideological spectrum.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Guardian
The article details Donald Trump's actions and remarks during his second term, highlighting his racist, sexist, and xenophobic statements, policies attacking diversity and inclusion efforts, and inflammatory comments about various groups and individuals, reflecting a year marked by divisive rhetoric and controversial policies.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Creative Bloq
A recent study reveals that AI-generated images tend to recycle just 12 visual tropes, indicating limited creativity and a tendency to produce formulaic, uninspired imagery, highlighting the importance of human-made art.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by City & State New York
Zohran Mamdani, a young NYC mayor-elect with limited management experience, has begun forming his administration, appointing experienced and diverse officials including Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor, Elle Bisgaard-Church as chief of staff, Leila Bozorg for housing, Julie Su for economic justice, Jessica Tisch as police commissioner, Sherif Soliman as budget director, and Jahmila Edwards for intergovernmental affairs, aiming to balance experience, diversity, and policy priorities.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Brown University
Brown University admitted 890 students to its undergraduate Class of 2030 through early decision, reflecting a diverse and accomplished pool from across the U.S. and the world, with a focus on accessibility and supporting students from various socioeconomic backgrounds, amid ongoing campus mourning and recovery efforts.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
A UCLA report reveals that nearly 92% of top scripted streaming series are created by white creators, with women and BIPOC creators significantly underrepresented, and women in leading roles declining to 34.3%, highlighting ongoing diversity issues in Hollywood.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by The Guardian
A UCLA study reveals that over 90% of top streaming shows in 2024 were created by white individuals, with a decline in diversity both behind and in front of the camera, reversing progress made after 2020's Black Lives Matter protests, amid industry shifts and mergers.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
A UCLA study shows a significant decline in cultural diversity in popular streaming series in 2024, with underrepresentation of people of color and women both in front of and behind the camera, reversing progress made after 2020. The decline is linked to the abandonment of diversity initiatives following political shifts, despite evidence that diverse stories remain popular among viewers. The future of diversity in Hollywood is uncertain amid ongoing industry mergers and political challenges.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by BBC
The UK government has launched a taskforce led by Liz Kendall to promote gender diversity and support women in the tech industry, aiming to address barriers to entry, progression, and leadership for women, and to leverage the full talent pool for economic growth.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Times of India
KATSEYE, Hybe's first Korean-American global girl group, has gained international fame for their talent and diversity but faces serious challenges including death threats, racial slurs, and online misogyny, highlighting the darker side of fame. Despite these hardships, they promote cultural pride and resilience, inspiring young girls worldwide.