Nadia and Rob break down the latest tech DEI layoffs and a Supreme Court (lack of a) ruling that may signal a path forward in education and for companies. Then, they discuss a big deal for underrepresented founders and reveal a new entrant in the fight for greater diversity. Finally, Rob rants about the impact lawsuits have had on the Fearless Fund and Nadia gives us a preview of the upcoming Rifelion film, Ramadan America.
Learn more about the articles mentioned:
- As DEI gets more divisive, companies are ditching their teams | The Washington Post | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/20/corporate-diversity-job-cuts/
- US supreme court will not hear case on education diversity policies | The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/law/2024/feb/20/us-supreme-cpurt-education-diversity-appeal-virginia
- Paul Judge And Marcelo Claure Are Raising $200M For Their Open Opportunity Fund For Diverse Startups | POCIT | https://peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/paul-judge-and-marcelo-claure-launch-200m-open-opportunity-fund-for-diverse-startups/
- Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs | NBC News | https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/republicans-critical-dei-recruit-female-minority-candidates-rcna138407
- 'It All Fell Apart': Fearless Fund Founder on Impact of DEI Lawsuits | INC. | https://www.inc.com/brit-morse/it-all-fell-apart-fearless-fund-founder-on-impact-of-dei-lawsuits.html
- Groundbreaking Film “Ramadan America” to Premiere at SXSW | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/groundbreaking-film-ramadan-america-to-premiere-at-sxsw/
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