The climate movement could use all the help it can get, and environmentalist drag queen Pattie Gonia is determined to make sure it can by pushing for it to be more inclusive. Pattie uses her Instagram account, which has more than 300,000 followers, to challenge what a … [Read more...] about Meet Pattie Gonia, the environmentalist drag queen fighting for inclusivity
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Cloudwater craft beer is tackling the industry’s diversity problem
Craft beer is having a moment. It’s trendy, it’s tasty… but according to those who drink craft beer and work in the industry, there’s still something missing—diversity. Those who produce and consume craft beer are mostly white, male, and middle class—in other words, white men … [Read more...] about Cloudwater craft beer is tackling the industry’s diversity problem
Ottawa apologizes for the racist treatment of all-Black military battalion
Over a century has passed since Canada’s only Black military unit, formed in Pictou, N.S. in 1916, was harshly denied the right to fight for their country in the First World War by the Canadian Expeditionary Force because of the color of their skin. Instead, they were deployed … [Read more...] about Ottawa apologizes for the racist treatment of all-Black military battalion
Broadway is back with more Black writers this fall
Broadway is making a comeback this fall after a year and a half of empty stages and theaters, and the majority of its 2021 fall lineup features shows by Black writers. Shows are scheduled to begin as early as next month, and audiences can look forward to seeing old favorites … [Read more...] about Broadway is back with more Black writers this fall
These racially inclusive building blocks teach kids to celebrate diversity
Teaching kids about the value of human diversity is key to instilling a sense of acceptance and tolerance within future generations. That's the line of thinking behind the design of a new set of building blocks that are shaped like abstract people and painted with a diverse range … [Read more...] about These racially inclusive building blocks teach kids to celebrate diversity
