DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Jul 28 2025BUSINESS

Why Being an Ally Makes You a Better Leader

People in power have a big role to play in making workplaces more inclusive. A study found that most folks are open to diversity and inclusion, but they need leaders to show them the way. When leaders support these ideas, it makes a real difference. It turns out that being an ally isn't just good for others—it's good for business too. Being an ally can make you happ...

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Jun 21 2025EDUCATION

Pioneers in Pharmacy: The Unsung Heroes of Canada's Black Pharmacists

The tale of Black pharmacists in Canada is one of tenacity and commitment. It is a story that is deeply woven into the fabric of the pharmacy profession's history. This narrative underscores the value of embracing diversity and fostering inclusion within the field. The journey began with the first graduates from various Canadian pharmacy schools. These early pioneer...

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May 28 2025EDUCATION

New Leadership for Florida's Flagship University

The University of Florida has a new leader. Dr. Santa J. Ono will take the helm, stepping in from his role at the University of Michigan. The decision came swiftly, with the board approving him just weeks after his nomination. But Ono's appointment hasn't been smooth sailing. Some critics, particularly those on the conservative side, have voiced their disapproval. Th...

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Mar 25 2025SCIENCE

The Moon Mission's Changing Crew Goals

The Artemis III mission, NASA's ambitious plan to return to the moon, has seen some shifts in its public messaging. Initially, the space agency had big plans to make history by landing the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface. This was part of a broader push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in space exploration. However, recent changes t...

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Mar 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Snow White's Box Office Surprise: A Tale of Blue and Red Divides

Snow White, the latest Disney live-action remake, has sparked conversations beyond its screen time. The movie, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, opened with 43 million dollars in the U. S. This was a significant drop from its 270 million dollar production budget. The film's performance varied greatly between blue and red states, raising questions about its appeal...

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Unwelcome Melody: The Booing of a Vice President

The National Symphony Orchestra's concert at The Kennedy Center was anything but peaceful. The audience was not in the mood to be quiet. Loud booing erupted as Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance entered the concert hall. The crowd was not happy. The event was held on a Thursday night. The booing was caught on video and quickly spread across social m...

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Think About It: NASA's Science Teams on Hold and why

It's all a bit of a pickle right? NASA, the awesome space agency, has temporarily paused a bunch of their science committees. This isn't just about one or two groups, but several. Why ? They're trying to figure out how to follow recent orders from the president. The big guy in charge, who is also the president of the USA, issued several orders including cutting fede...

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Missing Voices in Childbirth Research

Picture this almost all scientific trials on helping mothers during childbirth. Now, think about how many of these trials really consider what makes us all different. We are talking about things like race, gender, and where we come from. These things matter if we want fairness in healthcare. Let's dive into this situation. Fairness is a big deal. It is a b...

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

When Key Websites Vanish on an Executive Order

Suddenly on a Friday Government web pages started disappearing! On this Friday many buttons and important web pages of key U. S. government websites disappeared or changed. This sudden turn of events was organized by a letter from the Office of Personnall Management, The letter which sent out on Wednesday instructed the agency head to terminate initiatives ...

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Uniting Through Health: Finding Middle Ground in a Divided Era

The year 2025 brought unexpected shifts in the nation's leadership, shedding new light on race, gender, and class dynamics. Surprisingly, women and people of color didn't vote as a single block in the culture wars. In the health promotion field, warnings are being issued. The concern is that the new leadership might leverage their popularity to question the trustwort...

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