Diversity

Illustration depicting New York Times highlighting 27 notable March 2026 book releases by authors like Ibram X. Kendi and Tayari Jones, amid publishing challenges.

New York Times spotlights 27 notable books in March 2026 releases

March 02, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Building on earlier coverage of anticipated March 2026 titles, the New York Times has highlighted 27 notable new releases spanning diverse genres and prominent authors. Key picks include new works by Ibram X. Kendi and Tayari Jones, alongside a Judy Blume biography. This comes amid publishing challenges, such as the postponement of a major diversity survey.

Book recommendations highlight bipoc board books for toddlers

A book industry professional shared her toddlers' favorite board books featuring diverse authors and illustrators.

Texture On Set hair show builds community for textured hair professionals

May 03, 2026 Reported by AI

Award-winning hairstylist Naeemah LaFond hosted the third annual Texture On Set event, drawing over 300 attendees from the fashion and beauty industries. The one-day gathering focused on education, historical context, and fostering equity for curly and coily hair care. Sponsors including Olaplex and Oribe supported sessions led by experts like Christin Brown and Stacey Ciceron.

Business

Women hold only 5% of CEO positions in India's listed companies

Entertainment

Amy Tan to receive lifetime achievement award at L.A. Times Book Prizes

Sports

LPGA professional Kendel Abrams shapes future of women's golf

Women's CS:GO participation boosts esports inclusivity

The rise of female players in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is increasing diversity in esports. This development enriches the competitive scene with new strategies and expands the audience. It also addresses ongoing challenges like stereotypes and resource disparities.

Michelle Yeoh hopes she made difference for similar actors

February 14, 2026 Reported by AI

Michelle Yeoh expressed hope in a Berlinale interview that she has made a difference for actors who look like her. The discussion took place at Berlin 2026. Her comments highlight ongoing conversations about diversity in the industry.

Folha and FGV launch 2025 Diversity in Companies study

Folha and FGV's Center for Financial Studies launched on Wednesday (17) the second edition of the survey on diversity in Brazilian companies, examining gender, race, and age inclusion in publicly traded firms. The study shows subtle improvements in female and Black, Brown, and Indigenous participation but warns of persistent inequalities in top management and diversity washing practices. Drawing from CVM data for 2024, the report highlights 20 leading DEI companies and notes data omissions by 85 firms.