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A measure that seeks to prevent colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is ready to go before the full Florida Senate and House amid strong objections from Democrats, with...
New College of Florida, academic freedom and HB 999
A New College of Florida professor talks about changes at New College and bills in the Florida Legislature that impact higher education.
Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable attacking diversity in state universities
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in West Palm Beach as a bill that takes aim at diversity programs in universities is being heard in the legislature today. Florida House bill 999 prohibits fields...
University of South Florida students protested Monday to ensure vulnerable communities are protected in the midst of Gov. DeSantis’s push for change in state colleges. Protesters gathered outside of the University of South Florida’s...
‘Fairness and diversity’ courses for judges in Florida are nixed by state Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court deleted part of a rule that has allowed judges to take courses in “fairness and diversity" for continuing education.
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants state colleges and universities to explain resources they are putting into activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion and critical race theory.
Local businesses have sued to have DeSantis’ “Stop Woke” law declared unconstitutional under the First Amendment because it purports to censor what their private businesses can say to their employees, especially in diversity, equity &...
Surly Voices: On biases, aggressions and Ukraine
Starting the show by saying “there is too much happening, and we all need to work harder to make sure that nothing else happens”, Surly hosts Donna, Amina and Liz spent last Thursday morning the...
“Celebrating Diversity” on Morning Energy
One of the definition of diversity is the condition of having or being composed of differing elements. These different elements can include: race, sex, age, food, and music. The United States has often been described...
Jon Gruden emails highlight workplace diversity and equity issues
Dr. Alexis Mootoo, who co-developed the University of South Florida's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion certification program, joined MidPoint on Oct. 20 to talk about how to create workplaces that are comfortable for everyone.
USF panel on “Science Under Attack” in Trump era
Our first guests are part of a panel discussion Monday afternoon at the University of South Florida called “Science Under Attack,” which looks at the role of science under the administration of President Donald Trump. Listen...
WMNF’s Next Diversity Committee Meeting-Tuesday 9/22/15
WMNF’s Diversity Committee meets bi-monthly. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 22, at 7pm at the station. WMNF is located at 1210 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Tampa, 33603. Please call 813.238.8001...
