NPR's chief diversity officer to retire

A former top Biden DEI chief says companies should 'bunker down' and stand up for diversity
Alaysia Black Hackett, who oversaw Biden's DEI push, told BI that Trump's crackdown wasn't a surprise and that the work "doesn't stop."
NPR reaffirms DEI commitment after chief diversity officer announces retirement
NPR says it will continue to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts after their Chief Diversity Officer, Keith Woods, announced his retirement.
NPR’s Chief Diversity Officer To Retire After 46 Years In Journalism, Citing ‘Attacks’ On DEI As Driving Reason
Keith Woods, who has been with NPR for 15 years, is retiring after nearly 50 years in journalism and advocating for DEI initiatives.
NPR's chief diversity officer to retire, with DEI in the political spotlight
Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods announced he'll retire after a 46-year career in journalism and 15 years at NPR, as the issue he has championed takes center stage in political discourse.
NPR Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods to retire
NPR Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods will retire May 2, according to a Wednesday staff memo. Woods has worked for NPR since 2010. CEO Katherine Maher announced his retirement in the memo, which was obtained by Current.
Bucks County Community College's "trailblazing" chief diversity officer retires
After a career spanning two decades fighting for the causes of diversity and inclusion, Kevin LaVigne Antoine, JD, officially retired this month from his position as Chief Diversity Officer for
NPR’s head of diversity retires as Trump targets DEI, network faces investigation
NPR’s chief diversity officer is stepping down as the network stares down a federal investigation that aims to pull its funding, according to a report. On Wednesday, Keith Woods, 66, said he was retiring after 15 years at the public broadcaster – even as President Trump targets diversity programs and urges companies to reverse the controversial policies.
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Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?
The Purchase, New York-based company’s chief diversity officer will transition to a broader role focused on employee engagement, leadership development and ensuring an inclusive culture ...
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This is “woke” madness at its peak. Sound Transit will shell out nearly half a million dollars annually to hire a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) who will offer a “total dedication” to a far ...
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Google scraps diversity-based hiring targets
Google's chief diversity officer Melonie Parker said in a 2024 interview with BBC that the company had hit 60% of its five-year goals. On Wednesday, an Alphabet spokesperson said the company did ...
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Kim Baich, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at the PAN Foundation
In this episode, Kim Baich, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at the PAN Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the critical importance of diversity in clinical trials. She ...
UNO closes diversity office as federal government threatens to revoke federal funding
The University of Nebraska Omaha has closed its diversity office after the federal government indicated universities could lose federal funding over diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.