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world15 days ago

First Woman Priest Returns to Kansas Catholic Church

Tina Thompson became Kansas's first woman priest in the Roman Catholic Woman Priest organization, which is not officially recognized by the Catholic Church. Her ordination reflects a broader movement advocating for women's roles in the church, emphasizing social justice and inclusivity, despite the church's official stance against female ordination. Thompson, who returned to her faith after years away, hopes to inspire change and promote community and spiritual diversity within and beyond traditional Catholic practices.

via Kansas Reflector|
#catholic-church#inclusivity#ordination
social-media1 year ago

Forbes 30 Under 30 2025: Rising Stars Shaping the Future

Forbes' 30 Under 30 Social Media 2025 list highlights young innovators transforming the digital landscape through content creation, advocacy, and research. Notable figures include Drew Afualo, a TikToker advocating for women's empowerment, and Carlos Espina, who supports immigrants through his nonprofit. The list also features creators like Joel Bervell, who educates on racial disparities in medicine, and Kahlil Greene, who shares overlooked histories. These changemakers are influencing laws, promoting inclusivity, and developing tools to improve our relationship with social media.

via Forbes|
#creator-economy#digital-advocacy#forbes-30-under-30
entertainment1 year ago

Denmark's Victoria Theilvig Wins Miss Universe 2024 Crown

Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, was crowned Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, succeeding Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. Theilvig, a dancer, beauty entrepreneur, and mental health advocate, aims to use her platform for advocacy. First runner-up was Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, who faced controversy over her citizenship, while Miss Mexico, Maria Fernanda Beltran, was second runner-up. The pageant, in its 73rd year, embraced inclusivity by allowing married women and mothers to compete, and featured diverse contestants from around the world.

via The National|
#beauty-pageant#chidimma-adetshina#entertainment
business1 year ago

Delta Updates Uniform Policy Amid Palestinian Flag Pin Controversy

Delta Air Lines has updated its uniform policy to only allow U.S. flag pins after a social media controversy involving flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins. The incident, which made some passengers feel unsafe, led to backlash and a call for an apology from the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Delta has since apologized and emphasized its commitment to inclusivity and respect.

via Fox Business|
#business#delta-air-lines#inclusivity
businesscorporate-policy1 year ago

Delta Alters Uniform Policy Amid Palestinian Flag Pin Controversy

Delta Airlines is implementing a new uniform policy prohibiting employees from wearing pins representing any country or nationality besides the United States, following social media backlash over flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins. The airline apologized for a previous response that was deemed insensitive and clarified that the employees involved were not fired.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|
#businesscorporate-policy#delta-airlines#inclusivity
business1 year ago

Delta Airlines Updates Uniform Policy After Palestinian Flag Pin Controversy

Delta Airlines has updated its uniform policy to ban employees from wearing flag pins of countries other than the United States following backlash over a social media post involving employees wearing Palestinian flag pins. The company aims to ensure a safe and inclusive environment and has apologized for a "hurtful" social media response that was not in line with its values. The employees involved were not fired, but the person responsible for the controversial post has been counseled and removed from managing Delta's social channels.

via Washington Examiner|
#business#delta-airlines#inclusivity
technology1 year ago

"Study Finds Public Easily Adapts to Using Extra Thumb"

Cambridge researchers found that the public can quickly learn to use a controllable, prosthetic third thumb to manipulate objects, highlighting the potential of motor augmentation technologies. The study, involving 596 diverse participants, underscores the importance of inclusive design to ensure new technologies benefit everyone, including marginalized communities.

via Science Daily|
#human-machine-interaction#inclusivity#motor-augmentation
technology1 year ago

"Study: People Easily Adapt to Using Robotic Third Thumb"

A study by Cambridge researchers found that people can quickly learn to use a controllable prosthetic extra thumb, called the Third Thumb, to manipulate objects. Tested on a diverse group of participants, the device showed high usability across different ages and backgrounds, highlighting the importance of inclusive design in wearable technology. The Third Thumb, controlled by foot pressure sensors, could enhance productivity and provide new interaction methods for people with disabilities.

via Tech Xplore|
#human-machine-interaction#inclusivity#motor-augmentation