Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Benedict Cumberbatch Says He’ll Refuse Any Project Where Women Don’t Get Equal Pay
While the debate over equal pay in Hollywood continues, Benedict Cumberbatch is making it clear where he stands. In an interview with Radio Times, Cumberbatch said that he wouldn’t take on a role where his female co-star wasn’t being paid the same rate. “Equal pay and a place at the table are the central tenets of feminism,” he said.…
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5 reasons why diversity in tech matters
Whenever I’m asked to give a talk on the lack of diversity in tech it’s easy to quote the statistics; only 19% of tech roles in the NW are female, only 10% of computing science A-levels nationally are female. I talk about the societal drivers behind these statistics, delving into what causes this; from negative gender stereotypes to the…
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Amazon drops resistance to proposal requiring it to interview women, blacks, Hispanics for board
SAN FRANCISCO — After voting to recommend against a shareholder proposal that demanded it commit to interviewing women and minorities when it has open board positions, Amazon’s board has shifted course — and says it has adopted a policy to include a diverse slate of candidates for director openings. The change was announced Monday and comes after letters from…
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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month: Highlights from the Veterans History Project
When Veterans History Project staff members are called upon to identify particularly interesting, poignant, or visually appealing collections in our archive, one name that comes up again and again is Kenje Ogata. A Japanese-American who fought for more than two years for the right to serve his country as an aviator during World War II, Ogata’s collection is…
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Florence Nightingale and her influence on modern nursing
Nurses week extends from May 6th to May 12th. The last day of this special week is also International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale’s birthday. An incredible tribute to an amazing nurse who revolutionized nursing and health standards, from hospital planning to healthy diets for speedy recoveries. Her reports and pamphlets are still read and…
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Singer Jason McKinney embodies diversity
The Sherman Park Arts Festival couldn’t have found a more fitting performer to represent its theme — “Diverse Roots, Common Ground” — than the gifted bass-baritone Jason McKinney, who, by way of introduction last week, confused an auditorium of mostly black students by saying: “I claim African-American heritage. But I also claim Native American heritage. And…
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How To Think Differently About Building Diverse and Inclusive Organizations
In today’s extremely competitive yet socially conscious business environment, one of the best ways to sustain an innovative organization and attract talent is to create an inclusive environment where a diverse range of voices can be heard. Just think of all the areas in which diversity is a powerful asset: The ideas students are exposed to…
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First black woman nominated for Marine brigadier general
The Defense Department’s April 10 release of slated general promotions includes a historic first for the Corps. Marine Corps Col. Lorna M. Mahlock, the deputy director of Operations, Plans, Policies and Operations at Marine Corps headquarters outside Washington, D.C., will become the first black woman to don the rank of brigadier general if she is confirmed. Mahlock’s…
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Latina becomes first American to win Boston Marathon since 1985
The winning time was the slowest for a women’s champion since 1978, but that mattered little to American Desiree Linden on Monday as she conquered ice rain and a strong headwind to become the first American female champion of the Boston Marathon since 1985. “I don’t have the right words,” she said after finishing ahead…
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Inclusion and the Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace
One of the biggest challenges facing HR and Talent leaders today is the rapid pace at which the workforce is changing across the globe Generational turnover, cultural evolution, widespread immigration, emerging markets, and advancing technology have all played and will continue to play a major role in creating an increasingly complex corporate and industrial ecosystem…
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