Petar Iliachovski is remembered as a brilliant composer behind Swan Lake and the Nutcracker. But behind the curtain, he constantly censored himself. His querness was not only rejected, it was made invisible.To survive, he divided himself into two roles. One, the celebrated composer and the man behind the truth a society wouldn't accept. We celebrate his music today, but we often overlook the price he paid to create it.Alan Turing is remembered as a genius who cracked Nazi codes, saved millions of lives duri ...

Non sei bravo abbastanza. Affronta la realtà. Non potrai mai avere successo.Queste parole hanno riecheggiato nella mia mente per anni. Le ho sentite dai miei insegnanti, dagli sguardi giudicanti dei miei genitori e soprattutto dalla mia stessa voce interiore. E più le sentivo, più credevo che forse davvero avevano ragione.Sono cresciuta in un piccolo paese vicino Conegliano, Sanfior, dove il sole spende sulle colline e ogni giorno sembra una scena perfetta. La mia scuola era bilingue, inglese e italiano e t ...

How do you put 56 years of your life in 15 minutes. It's not easy. But it's a journey. It's a story that I narrate today with pride. It's the story that I've been blessed with.um to see the diversity that exists in the world to learn from that diversity and to believe that diversity is strength. Differences bring people closer together. Differences get people with different strengths to come together to create synergy and resonance.I always wanted to be a teacher. I wanted to be a teacher at the age of thre ...

I'm delighted to welcome to the show page. But that, of course, is the CEO of All Raise. It's a not for profit really helping support that success of female non-binary venture capitalists.You're out with your annual report and the data really shows that we are getting more decision makers, powerful people in positions of venture capitalism who are female and non-binary. That's right. And first, it's great to see you again, Caroline.I think we were together about a year ago talking about this annual report. ...

[Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] and I'm here to talk about inclusive leadership in the AI era. So maybe you've heard this question. Is AI going to take our jobs.Maybe it's a question that's been lingering in the back of your mind. AI is absolutely going to change the way we work. Hopefully, at this stage, you've used Chat GBT.Maybe it's just to set your holiday itinerary. I know I've used it for rewarding some emails in a much more diplomatic and friendly manner. Maybe you've got into an argument with ...

Core Points - Google has removed over 50 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) organizations from its funding list, totaling 214 groups removed and 101 added according to a report from The Tech Transparency Project [2][3] - The largest category of purged groups were DEI-related, with 58 groups removed that had mission statements including terms like "diversity," "equity," and "inclusion" [3] - The funding purge reflects a shift in Google's strategy, prioritizing investments in artificial intelligence technology amid changing political and legal landscapes regarding DEI policies [6][7] Company Actions - Google spokesperson stated that the funding list reflects contributions made in 2024 and does not encompass all contributions from other teams within the company [4] - Notable organizations removed from the funding list include the African American Community Service Agency and the Latino Leadership Alliance, which focus on empowering historically excluded communities [5][10] - Despite the removal of DEI-related organizations, Google continues to allocate funds to various groups, including $75,000 to the National Network to End Domestic Violence in 2024 [11] Industry Context - The backlash against DEI programs has intensified following the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision to end affirmative action at colleges, leading to a reevaluation of DEI initiatives across various industries [7][8] - Many companies are still pursuing DEI efforts but are using alternative terminology to avoid the divisive nature of the term "DEI" [9] - Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the importance of diversity in the workforce, stating that a diverse workforce is essential for serving a global user base effectively [9]

Challenges Faced by LGBTQI Individuals in the Corporate World - The speaker experienced bullying and discrimination due to perceived gender nonconformity and sexuality from childhood through adulthood [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] - Societal norms and expectations pressure individuals to conform to heteronormative standards, leading to hiding one's true identity [3][4][5] - Microaggressions and insensitive comments from colleagues can create a hostile work environment [7] Initiatives and Solutions for LGBTQI Inclusion - The speaker created an online platform to support LGBTQI individuals in the corporate world [9] - The speaker advocates for creating psychologically and physically safe working environments through allyship and addressing bullying [11] - The speaker initiated a cross-company leadership program for LGBTQI individuals [14] - The program has over 70 alumni and fosters a supportive network to encourage openness and career advancement [16] Recommendations for Organizations - Ensure representation of visible LGBTQI role models at the top of the organization [12] - Regularly discuss safety and address microaggressions in meetings, setting clear boundaries [12] - Acknowledge the global disparities in LGBTQI rights, noting that same-sex marriage is legal in only 39 out of nearly 200 countries, and being LGBT is illegal in 60 countries, with the death penalty in 6 countries [13]

社会问题 - 移民家庭的儿童常常承担翻译工作，这可能导致压力和不良行为，例如饮酒和吸食大麻[5][6] - 儿童充当翻译可能导致亲子冲突和心理健康问题[6] - 当儿童在翻译中获得积极结果时，他们的自尊心和学业成绩会提高，但负面结果会导致学业成绩和自尊心下降[7][9] - 儿童被迫做出成人级别的决定，导致亲子权力动态发生变化[11] - 西班牙裔社区不太可能参与人口普查等调查，因为他们担心自己的身份受到质疑[14] - 翻译问题可能导致统计数据偏差和对社区的错误描述[16] 商业机会与策略 - 企业应调整业务以适应多种语言，因为以客户的母语进行营销可以提高客户回头率[22] - 以客户的母语进行营销，客户回头率高达 72%，增加收入[22] - 多元化的员工队伍能够更好地满足社区需求，并在竞争中脱颖而出[20][21] - 营销分析师 Neil Patel 通过使用客户母语营销，将客户的网站流量提高了 47%，从而增加了收入[23] - 全球 60% 的在线用户不是以英语为母语的人，企业不应忽视这一市场[24] 社区责任 - 社区中心应聘用多元化的员工，为家庭提供翻译服务，以减轻儿童的负担[24] - 成人应走进社区，帮助孩子们实现美国梦[25][26]

Core Idea of UDL - UDL aims to transform classrooms into more unique, inspiring, and engaging places for all learners by highlighting choice and agency [3] - UDL is an approach to learning that makes meaning accessible and flexible for all students, regardless of their strengths, needs, or cultural backgrounds [4] - UDL is grounded in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, disability studies, and asset-based inclusive pedagogy [4] Key Components of UDL - UDL focuses on three main areas of choice: engagement (why does this matter), action and expression (how to share what they know), and representation (what materials are provided) [5] - UDL emphasizes designing to the edges, intentionally creating products or experiences keeping in mind the needs of users at the extreme ends of the spectrum [10] - UDL encourages students to take ownership of their learning, set their own goals, and ask for the support that they need [23] Practical Applications of UDL - In a UDL classroom, teachers might use color-coding (e g, red for main ideas, blue for supporting details) to provide choices for students when taking notes [19] - UDL can be implemented by allowing students to choose leadership roles in group activities based on their strengths and interests [24][25] - UDL enhances belonging, autonomy, and agency in the classroom [26]

Group 1 - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media, which will lead to significant changes in hiring and operational strategies at Paramount [1][2] - Skydance will gain control of CBS broadcast television, Paramount Pictures, and Nickelodeon as part of the merger, which is expected to close in the coming weeks [2] - FCC Chair Brendan Carr expressed support for Skydance's commitment to changes at CBS, emphasizing the need for diverse viewpoints in news and entertainment programming while announcing an injection of $1.5 billion into Paramount operations [3]