The Smithsonian will close its diversity office and freeze federal hiring
The Smithsonian isn't a federal agency, but it gets much of its funding from federal appropriations.
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Greensboro City Council names Marikay Abuzuaiter new mayor pro tempore
Abuzuaiter steps into the role left vacant following the death of Yvonne Johnson in December.
Walmart becomes latest — and biggest — company to roll back its DEI policies
Conservative groups have filed lawsuits against workplace diversity initiatives that prioritize historically marginalized groups.
North Carolina public universities board repeals policy in vote that likely cuts diversity jobs
North Carolina's public university system will likely see existing diversity jobs cut after its governing board voted Thursday to repeal its current diversity policy.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' war on 'woke' appears to be losing steam in Florida
A federal court recently blocked most of a key DeSantis measure, the Stop WOKE Act. Courts have ruled against a number of the governor's conservative initiatives.
DRIVE for Forsyth Task Force aims to diversify the local educator workforce
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is looking to recruit and retain a diverse educator workforce. The local effort to address racial disparities builds upon work the state began doing about four years ago.
WS/FCS will use federal grant to update attendance zones and foster diverse schools
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools was one of two North Carolina districts to receive a federal grant intended to foster more diverse schools. The funds will support the creation of new attendance zone models and maps.
Scholastic backtracks, saying it will stop separating diverse books for fairs in 2024
Scholastic faced backlash for putting books dealing with race, gender and sexuality in their own optional category for middle school book fairs. It's now apologizing and working to reverse course.
These young Republicans want the GOP to do more to recruit young voters
Younger voters favor Democrats by a wide margin, but the Republican Party is trying to change that with the RNC's new youth advisory council and other efforts to reach young voters where they are.
New book has ideas and itineraries for exploring Winston-Salem
Local writer and editor Tina Firesheets has written a book titled 100 Things to Do in Winston-Salem Before You Die.