Al Roker Entertainment sued for Lack of Diversity Initiatives

Al Roker and his production company are being sued for not implementing diversity initiatives for an upcoming PBS animated show, with allegations of black writers being used to touch up scripts written by white staffers to create a facade of diversity. The lawsuit claims that Al Roker Entertainment disregarded a diversity, equity, and inclusion program mandated by PBS for the show Weather Hunters.

Kansas Budget Battle Over Diversity Initiatives and Border Security Support

Republicans in Kansas are pushing for budget provisions that restrict diversity initiatives on college campuses and support Texas in its fight with the Biden administration over border security. Democrats argue that these measures are discriminatory and politically motivated.