Tens of thousands expected to attend the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

Martin Luther King III, along with his wife, Arndrea Waters King, and their 15-year-old daughter, Yolanda, have developed a set of traditions for this time of the year. Each August, they rewatch the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s rapturous address to the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Even if the civil rights … Read more

Justice Department Sues SpaceX, Alleging Discrimination

The agency says that the Elon Musk-led company avoided hiring refugees due to their immigration status. SpaceX has denied discriminatory hiring. Source link

Activist Behind Supreme Court Affirmative-Action Cases Is Now Suing Law Firms

Firms that offer fellowships for diverse candidates are accused of racial discrimination against straight, white men in the lawsuits filed by Edward Blum’s anti-affirmative-action organization. Source link

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

CNN  —  When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. As a Black woman with nearly 10 years of business experience, Hamilton knew the options for those … Read more

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. The Conversation  —  Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. … Read more