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business-diversity-and-inclusion2 years ago

"Lululemon Embroiled in DEI Controversy Amid Founder's Backlash and Calls for Boycott"

Lululemon is facing accusations of performative diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices after former employees filed complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging racial discrimination. Despite the company's public commitment to DEI following George Floyd's death and the establishment of an IDEA department to increase diversity, former staff members have reported a corporate culture that is unwelcoming to Black people and uses stereotypes that hinder minority career advancement. The company has responded, stating that the allegations do not reflect their culture, but no information on the EEOC's response to the complaints has been disclosed.

via AfroTech|
##business-diversity-and-inclusion#corporateculture
legal-and-politics2 years ago

"Judge Approves State-Run Court in Mississippi's Black-Majority Capital Despite NAACP Objections"

A federal judge has allowed the creation of a new state-run court in Jackson, Mississippi, despite the NAACP's objections that it undermines local democracy and could perpetuate racial discrimination. The Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have a judge and prosecutors appointed by state officials, not local voters or elected officials. The NAACP plans to appeal the decision, while the state attorney general's office vows to defend the law and address crime in Jackson. The new court, part of efforts to control crime, will handle misdemeanor cases and have jurisdiction over a part of the city that includes state buildings and other areas.

via ABC News|
##jackson#judicialappointment
law-and-government2 years ago

"Judge Dismisses NAACP Challenge, Approves New Court in Mississippi's Black Majority Capital"

A federal judge has allowed the creation of a new state-run court in Jackson, Mississippi, despite objections from the NAACP that it undermines local democracy and could perpetuate racial discrimination. The Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have jurisdiction over parts of Jackson, including state buildings and residential areas, and will handle misdemeanor cases and other minor offenses. The judge and prosecutors for the new court will be appointed by state officials rather than local voters or elected officials, a move supported by the state to address crime but criticized for potentially marginalizing the majority-Black and Democrat-governed city. The NAACP plans to appeal the ruling.

via The Associated Press|
##jackson#law-and-government
legalpolitics2 years ago

"Mississippi Court Proceeds in Capital Despite NAACP's Objections"

A federal judge has allowed the creation of a new state-run court in Jackson, Mississippi, despite opposition from the NAACP, which argued that the court undermines democracy and local control. The Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have a judge and prosecutors appointed by state officials rather than local voters or elected officials. The NAACP plans to appeal the decision, while the state attorney general's office vows to defend the law and address crime in Jackson. The new court, part of efforts to tackle crime, will handle misdemeanor cases and have jurisdiction over a part of Jackson that includes state government buildings and other areas.

via Yahoo News|
##jackson#legalpolitics