The Commerce Department plans trade missions and national summits. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the 2024 calendar for exporter events, opening trade missions and small business summits…
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DHS Updates Language Access Plan
The department adds languages to the online filing portal, receiving community feedback. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its updated language access plan as well as a…
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Education Department Launches Ad Campaign for Teaching Profession
Secretary Cardona says the Public Service Announcements support diversity as part of the “Raise the Bar” effort. The Department of Education recently launched an ad campaign to encourage…
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Education Department Allocates Funding for School Diversity Pilot Program
$14 million is being distributed to schools launching new school diversity demonstration programs. The Department of Education announced the distribution of $14 million to schools piloting the Fostering…
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5th Circuit Court Upholds Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule
Judges state the board information is important for transparency. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the latest lawsuit filed by Edward Blum and upheld Nasdaq’s board diversity…
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House Passes Defense Spending Bill
A number of amendments to the funding legislation were also passed. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion measure…
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SCOTUS Rejects Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Chief justice says the Constitution does not allow it. The Supreme Court issued a decision that stated affirmative action policies for admission to colleges and universities are unconstitutional.…
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Deputy Secretary Bronaugh Steps Down from USDA
She will be spending more time with family after two years of service. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh has announced that she will be leaving the U.S. Department of…
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New Minority Leader Elected in the House
Congressman Jeffries was chosen for the new Congress. Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York was elected by his party to serve as their new leader in the 2023…
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DOE Releases Employment Diversity Strategy
Will reflect and support one of Biden’s executive orders The Department of Energy (DOE) recently released its first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic Plan. The plan was…
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