Disney announced it is making major changes to the “Disney Look” worn by theme park employees, who are known as “cast members” in Disney lingo. …
Read moreThe ‘Disney Look’: Disney is relaxing their appearance guidelines for park employees
What is “normal?” It’s a word we use all the time without really thinking about what it means — and how other people might interpret …
Read moreUnilever to drop word ‘normal’ from beauty products
In celebration of Black History Month, Kohl’s is launching a spotlight collection commemorating Black culture and history. A newly created group of Kohl’s associates called …
Read moreKohl’s new collection celebrates Black culture and history
NASCAR has historically been a sport that’s dominated by white male drivers, but that might be slowly changing. This past weekend, Bubba Wallace became the …
Read moreNASCAR’s first Arab American female driver just made her debut
American Girl is committed to introducing more diverse characters to its best-selling range, and the most recent arrival to the AG family is part of …
Read moreAmerican Girl doll Kira is the brand’s first with an LGBTQ storyline
It’s looking likely that Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine will be President-elect Joe Biden’s assistant secretary of health, which would make her the first openly …
As part of the 117th Congress now in progress, the House passed a new code of conduct that includes what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office calls …
Read moreUS House of Representatives will soon start using gender-neutral language
In March 2021, Mellody Hobson will become the only Black female chair of an S&P 500 company when she is promoted from vice-chair to chair …
For the first time in 175 years, the United States Naval Academy has appointed a Black woman as a brigade commander. The U.S Naval Academy …
Read moreUS Naval Academy appointed its first Black female brigade commander
The Hallmark Channel is living up to its promise for more diversity in its 2020 holiday films. With the release of the network’s upcoming “Countdown …
Read more‘Mean Girls’ actor to star in Hallmark’s first Christmas movie with an LGBTQ storyline
Since the animated Disney Channel show “The Owl House” premiered in January, fans have suspected that the main character, 14-year-old Luz Noceda, has feelings for …
Read moreDisney Channel features its first bisexual lead character
The current U.S. Congress is the most diverse in the nation’s history, but 2020 could surpass it — a record number of women of color …
Read moreThere’s a record number of women of color running for Congress this year
The filmed version of Broadway’s “Hamilton” dropped on Disney+ on July 3, and fans everywhere are now getting the chance to experience the hit musical. …
Read moreThis little girl had a priceless reaction to seeing an Asian American actor in ‘Hamilton’
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues, four former presidents tipped their caps to their hometown baseball teams and favorite players on social …
Read moreFormer presidents tipped their caps for the 100th anniversary of baseball’s Negro Leagues
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Read moreThe latest Barbie Dreamhouse now includes a wheelchair-accessible elevator
On June 10, Band-Aid took to Instagram to announce that it will launch a range of bandages in a new array of skin tones “that …
Read moreBand-Aid is finally introducing bandages for diverse skin tones
Racism has no place on any street — including Sesame Street. That’s the message the beloved children’s show shared on social media this week in …
Read more‘Sesame Street’ will join CNN town hall this weekend to help speak out against racism
If you have fond memories of coloring as a child — or enjoy it still — you know that half the fun of making art …
Read moreCrayola now sells a skin tone-inspired box of crayons
Although Princeton University was established in 1746, it was only in the late 1940s that Black students were allowed to graduate from the university. In …
Read moreMeet Princeton’s first black valedictorian in the school’s 274-year history
Symone Seven has always felt secure as a Black woman, and she wants to help young girls feel the same. Now, her efforts have gone …
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Read more10 empowering books to read to your children in honor of Women’s History Month
Barbie used to be considered an example of unrealistic beauty ideals, but in recent years, Mattel has worked hard to make their dolls more inclusive …
Read moreMattel Is Making A Barbie Who Uses A Wheelchair And One With A Prosthetic Leg
Using the perfect emoji in your message can help you convey your tone and meaning. Because of this, emoji have become more detailed and sophisticated …
Read moreYour phone is about to get a bunch of new emoji, including an adorable sloth
A Texas college student pulled off a pretty funny prank at his local McDonald’s, and it was all in the name of diversity and representation. …
Read moreThis college student hung a poster of himself in McDonald’s and no one noticed for 51 days
As the demand for diverse superheroes rises, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has hinted at some exciting company news. In an interview with the BBC, …
Read moreMarvel’s next female superhero star might be Muslim teen, Ms. Marvel
Everyone’s buzzing about “A Quiet Place,” a new horror film about a family that must remain silent in a post-apocalyptic society in which blind, sound-tracking …
Hollywood put on an exceptional show for the 90th Annual Academy Awards. The milestone ceremony took viewers on a walk down memory lane with incredible …
Read moreFrances McDormand mentioned an ‘inclusion rider’ in her Oscars speech—here’s what it means
Kids don’t always have the most sound logic. Sometimes they just plain make things up. And what is so cute about it is that they …
Read moreThese adorable 4-year-old BFFs have decided they’re twins
If asked to describe America, I only need two words: melting pot. It’s how I’ve seen the country since I was a child (thanks School House Rock!), …
Read morePhoto From NYC Subway Is Making People Proud To Be American
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Read moreSmart Toddler Schools Cashier Who Told Her To Pick Out A Doll That ‘Looks Like Her’
Big news from the world of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette.” For the first time ever—in 12 seasons of “The Bachelorette”—there will FINALLY be a …
One startup lingerie brand has just completely revolutionized the idea of “nude” undergarments. Skin tone is not a “one size fits all” (nothing ever is, …
Read moreCompany Offers Diverse Range Of ‘Nude’ Lingerie To Fit A Variety Of Skin Tones