DiversityMatters

14/02/2025

Do not obey in advance. Good advice!

President Trump is ordering federal agencies to shut down their diversity, equity and inclusion work. But some local officials say their own DEI efforts will continue.

14/02/2025

Now this is yummy! What a great idea for supporting corageous conversations!

The organization, which began in 2014 following the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

11/02/2025

Missouri Humanities Corps Preserves Rural Heritage Missouri Humanities Corps is an AmeriCorps program that places AmeriCorps members in cultural heritage and tourism institutions across rural Missouri to help them preserve […]

23/01/2025

There are no words. Let’s begin taking action. Support the and other organizations working to ensure equal treatment for all!

Employees in any federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices will be placed on paid administrative leave “effective immediately,” according to a post from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

11/01/2025

05/12/2024

Update on the racial reparations effort in St.Louis city.

Through a year and a half of work and nearly 30 listening sessions, the commission, established by St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones in late 2022, documents the injustice that’s plagued African Americans in the city for decades.

24/11/2024

Now is not the time for retreat! The work may get harder but it is more necessary now more than ever. Hate as a weapon is not new. Having it so readily accepted as a practice for dividing this country is a return to old practices and must be resisted in all forms.

Thousands of activists convened for a racial justice conference and vowed to continue to fight against inequities

28/08/2024

Just two girls having a moment❤️

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27/02/2024

27/02/2024

Why on earth are we still having this kind of racist behavior in the workplace?

According to the statement from the school district, the protest is over "internal strife" at the bus company that "has a racial component."

25/02/2024

Did you know this about the Lion Dancers?

A traditional Chinese Kung Fu martial arts group has a full dance card performing the Lion Dance at cultural celebrations, businesses, events and festivals throughout St. Louis.

19/02/2024

Yes, shameful is the appropriate word. How would you handle this situation with your child?

The girls reportedly made “animal sounds” while applying the makeup, the TikTok user posted.

21/01/2024

Push back!!! Score one for AC Milan for taking a swift and strong stance against after vile incident during match.

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Coventry City midfielder Kasey Palmer both paused their respective games and spoke to the referees after they were subjected to offensive gestures and noises.

11/01/2024

Lifting up St. Louis youth voices!

JCRC is a proud sponsor of the St. Louis Youth Advocacy Workshop taking place at the Legacy Center on Sunday, January 28 from noon to 6:00 pm.!

Join other St. Louis teens to gain the skills, knowledge, and community needed to effectively advocate on the issues you’re passionate about at the state and local levels - lunch will be provided.

REGISTER ONLINE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14XtjN-S1pB73sryLiqxZkGA-8st0Vud0jI2vl_Z07fU/viewform?edit_requested=true

This event is sponsored by
Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis (JCRC)
ACLU of Missouri
Empower Missouri
LEAD STL (Cultural Leadership)
MO Equity Education Partnership
PROMO Missouri
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Wyman Center
Senator Brian Williams' Youth Advisory Board

11/01/2024

University of Michigan (UM) doesn't just have the nation's top football team, it's also "the No. 1 Diversity University in the country," according to a new report.

The University of Michigan spends $30 million annually on staffers related to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to a new report.

22/12/2023

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