#Trump Admin Threatens to Withhold #Funds From #PublicSchools

State #education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote #diversity, #equity & #inclusion [#DEI] that the administration deems *unlawful* [uncomfortable for #FarRight #bigots] according to a new memo.

#censorship #indoctrination #Whitewashing #racism #misogyny #heterosexism #bigotry #hate #extortion #law #USpol #MafiaState
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/us/politics/public-school-funding-trump-dei.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=p&pvid=AEB43A0E-0ED5-401C-9960-8E17975F9091

Diversity in #cybersecurity isn't a trend that's fading away—it's becoming more vital every day. While some corners of tech retreat from DEI commitments, those of us in the trenches know better. Our field faces evolving threats from increasingly diverse adversaries using varied attack vectors. How do we counter that? With diversity of thought, experience, and perspective.

This isn't about politics. It's about effectiveness. The most resilient security teams I've worked with bring different backgrounds, educations, and worldviews to the table. When one person misses something, another catches it—precisely because they think differently.

What frustrates me is watching companies abandon diversity initiatives while simultaneously wondering why they can't fill critical security roles or why they keep having the same blind spots in their defenses. The evidence is clear: homogeneous teams create homogeneous solutions with predictable vulnerabilities.

I'm proud to be part of a security community that largely gets this. So while #DEI may be under fire elsewhere, in our world, it remains what it's always been: a critical #infosec control.

Standing tall. Standing together. Not because it's trendy, but because it works.

I am working on creating a handbook that describes the assistive technologies available in the FreeBSD operating system, which will be freely available online for anyone to consult. Currently, the effort is focused on gathering and documenting accessibility features for visual impairments, and it is sponsored by the @FreeBSDFoundation

If you are interested in the topic, a public repository is available for suggestions and corrections: https://gitlab.com/alfix/freebsd-accessibility

https://nos.nl/l/2561865 The #usa is making demands on #diversity, #equity and #inclusion to #european companies. Let me be very clear: #locaverdi will never comply to such demands. #dei

Would you like to see a more inclusive and diverse PostgreSQL community? We would too! Consider joining the PgUS Diversity Committee to help make that a reality!

https://postgresql.us/diversity/

Canada should recognize celebrations like Eid, Diwali and Lunar New Year as public holidays
#Canada #EidMubarak #Eid #Diwali #LunarNewYear #PublicHolidays #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #Holidays #Multiculturalism
https://the-14.com/canada-should-recognize-celebrations-like-eid-diwali-and-lunar-new-year-as-public-holidays/

#ThoughtProvoker

#FOSS = free software + *gratis* contributions ???

Inspired by the 'what people think teachers do' post, I've made one of my own.
Note: of course, LGBTQIA+ inclusive materials do more than just those 10 things ...

Perhaps one good thing will come out of all the anti- #DEI stuff. Services may finally stop requiring the #inclusion of a #diversity of
characters in #passwords.

Today we’re reaffirming our unwaivering and longstanding committment to all that is is core to pyOpenSci: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We strive to include everyone, everywhere.

From inclusive peer review, mentorship to beginner-friendly training, we’re building a space where everyone can contribute to #opensource in support of #openscience and advancing scientific discovery.

Read more: https://www.pyopensci.org/blog/pyopensci-commitment-inclusion.html

BondyBlog Dylan Ayissi : « Le lycée professionnel est devenu une poubelle sociale »: Fondateur de l’association Une Voie pour tous et auteur de La revanche des pros, Dylan Ayissi analyse les défis du lycée professionnel en France. Il met en lumière les inégalités d’orientation et propose des solutions pour une meilleure reconnaissance de cette filière mal aimée.

The post Dylan Ayissi : « Le… https://www.bondyblog.fr/opinions/interview/dylan-ayissi-le-lycee-professionnel-est-devenu-une-poubelle-sociale/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #LyceeProfessionnel #Education #Inclusion #Inégalités #Orientation

This is brilliant! TV by people with learning disabilities, in Bergen, Norway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-AdlJkDt6s

As someone genuinely passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, it pains me to see recommendations for job offers at companies such as Nestlé. They are well known for exploiting both people and natural resources, which in turn negatively and disproportionally affects maginalised groups.

These companies don't care about justice, they don't care about improving living conditions for all – or at least as many poeple as possible – they only care about PR, and at best try to slightly improve the work experience for those already enjoying a plethora of privileges.

¿Tienes alumnado sordo en clase y cuentas con la presencia de una ILS? Hace un tiempo publiqué un decálogo para profes y ahora lo retomo en una segunda versión, revisada, para el blog.

Con humor, pero muy en serio.
¡Disponible para descargar!

#YoTeSigno #LenguaDeSignos #Accesibilidad #Inclusión

https://historiasdiversas.com/como-trabajar-con-interprete-de-lengua-de-signos-en-el-aula-sin-liarla/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

*WORK TOGETHER IN UNITY!*& DIVERSITY!*AMEN!*GOD KNEW THAT OUR DIFFERENCES IN DIVERSITY WOULD MAKE US SHINE!*& WHEN WE EMBRACE EACH OTHER IN THE WORLD WE MAKE GOD SMILE!*& HOW SWEET IT IS TO MAKE OUR LORD SMILE!*JOIN Hands IN UNITY ALL AROUND THE WORLD!*TUESDAY"EMBRACE DIVERSITY IN THE WORLD!" GOOD AFTERNOON MUSIC!
#Music #Tuesday #DIVERSITY #LOVE #Embrace #Inclusion

Working Together - a song of unity cooperation community children - Chri... https://youtube.com/watch?v=IdZCEtwI-vU&feature=shared

*GOD KNEW THAT OUR DIFFERENCES IN DIVERSITY WOULD MAKE US SHINE!*& WHEN WE EMBRACE EACH OTHER IN THE WORLD WE MAKE GOD SMILE!*& HOW SWEET IT IS TO MAKE OUR LORD SMILE!*JOIN Hands IN UNITY ALL AROUND THE WORLD!*TUESDAY"EMBRACE!*& HAVE INCLUSION OF DIVERSITY IN THE WORLD!" GOOD AFTERNOON MUSIC!
#Music #Tuesday #DIVERSITY #LOVE #Embrace #Inclusion #WORLD #AMERICA #People

Rainbow of Diversity, Original music lyric video. Feel Good Folk Pop, Up... https://youtube.com/watch?v=slxcogFzi4s&si=fSZKJTmFEHxlVVX1

*LET US ALL JOIN Hands IN UNITY ALL AROUND THE WORLD!*AMEN!*TUESDAY THEME "EMBRACE!*& HAVE BLESSED INCLUSION OF DIVERSITY IN THE WORLD!" GOOD AFTERNOON MUSIC SHARE!
#Music #Tuesday #DIVERSITY #LOVE #Embrace #Inclusion #WORLD #AMERICA #People

"We are unity" - Lyrics video https://youtube.com/watch?v=GMvAQXjQCDs&si=qmu8WwVJHrNzLnbG

*TUESDAY THEME "EMBRACE!*& HAVE BLESSED INCLUSION OF DIVERSITY IN THE WORLD!" GOOD AFTERNOON MUSIC SHARE!
#Music #Tuesday #DIVERSITY #LOVE #Embrace #Inclusion #WORLD #AMERICA #People

Unity in Diversity | Official Lyric Video https://youtube.com/watch?v=GCM7T2g8hi0&si=h_m5MuD2yPkkJMKm