All articles tagged with #inclusivity
Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin said she hopes to represent inclusivity, diversity, and kindness at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite political turmoil in the United States, citing Mandela and emphasizing values she and her team want to bring to the Games; fellow Team USA skiers acknowledged mixed emotions about competing under the U.S. flag, hoping the Olympics can unite through cooperation and competition.
Billboard analyzes how Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett performing for Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show—a rival to the NFL’s halftime act—could affect country music’s image and audience reach. Critics fear the TPUSA association may cast a shadow over an industry trying to broaden its appeal to minority fans, while others defend artists’ freedom of expression and point out country’s history of expanding its tent despite controversy. The piece notes the ongoing push for greater diversity in country and the tension between individual artists’ choices and the genre’s collective identity.
Bad Bunny released a trailer for Super Bowl LX that centers on diversity and inclusivity, showing the artist dancing with changing partners and ending with a diverse group of dancers under the line 'the world will dance.' The preview appears to critique critics who urged he be replaced and ties into the NFL's push for international reach, while noting opposition from Turning Point USA and broader political debate surrounding the performance.
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.
The Game Awards' Future Class program, aimed at highlighting diverse talent in the gaming industry, has been discontinued after years of support waning and internal advocacy struggles, with inductees feeling used and marginalized, especially after pushing for improvements and voicing concerns about industry issues.
Sunisa Lee, an Olympic gold medalist gymnast from St. Paul, walked the runway at the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, representing the PINK brand and highlighting the show's shift towards inclusivity and diversity, while also inspiring young girls to pursue their dreams beyond stereotypes.
Angel Reese made history as the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, embodying the brand's new focus on diversity and confidence, with her mother expressing pride and emotion during the event.
The article critiques American Eagle's recent denim campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, highlighting its reinforcement of narrow beauty standards and the regression of body inclusivity in fashion advertising, amidst a broader historical context of exclusionary denim campaigns and ongoing debates about diversity and representation.
The UK Cabinet Office has appointed Moni Mannings as the chair of a new diversity and outreach committee to make the honours system more inclusive, addressing under-representation of regions and social backgrounds, and promoting merit-based awards across the UK.
Mattel has launched a Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes, equipped with a glucose monitor and insulin pump, to promote inclusivity and awareness of the condition among children, in partnership with Breakthrough T1D and reflecting a broader effort to represent diverse health experiences in toys.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.