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April 2025	Diversity, equity, and inclusion U.S. military academies officially ended affirmative action in their admissions processes.
March 2025	Diversity, equity, and inclusion The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit paused a lower court's nationwide preliminary injunction and permitted enforcement of Trump's executive orders against DEI programs.
2025	Santa Muerte R. Andrew Chesnut released the 3rd edition of 'Devoted to Death: Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint' through Oxford University Press, further documenting the religious phenomenon.
February 2025	Diversity, equity, and inclusion A lawsuit was filed against Trump's executive orders, arguing they violated Constitutional rights.
2025	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Axios conducted a poll indicating that over 50% of Americans across demographics reported DEI initiatives had no impact on their jobs. Among those who experienced an impact, most said DEI had benefited rather than hindered their work environment.
February 5 2025	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Axios reported that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was searching through NOAA's databases to identify employees associated with DEI initiatives.
January 20 2025	Diversity, equity, and inclusion President Trump issued an executive order calling DEI efforts 'illegal and immoral discrimination programs', demanding shutdown of governmental DEI programs by January 23.
2024	Ball culture Off-Broadway musical 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' reimagined with significant ball culture influences, featuring Junior LaBeija as an emcee.
2024	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Academy Awards introduced new eligibility requirements mandating that films must meet two of four diversity standards to qualify for best-picture nomination.
2024	Diversity, equity, and inclusion MIT becomes the first major university to announce the removal of diversity statements from all faculty position applications.
December 2024	Diversity, equity, and inclusion The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held in Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. SEC that the SEC lacked the authority to approve Nasdaq's board diversity rules.
September 2024	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Human Rights Campaign poll found that 80% of LGBT Americans would boycott companies that repeal DEI programs, and 19% would quit their job if DEI initiatives were removed from their workplace.
June 2024	Diversity, equity, and inclusion The Washington Post and Ipsos conducted a poll revealing that 6 in 10 Americans view diversity, equity, and inclusion programs positively.
January 2024	Diversity, equity, and inclusion The Washington Post reported a trend in corporate America to reduce DEI positions and delegate the work to external consultants, with an additional 8 percent shrinkage in DEI roles.
January 2024	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Florida Board of Education banned the use of federal or state money for DEI programs in universities.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Students for Fair Admissions sued U.S. military academies after the Supreme Court's ruling on race-based admissions, which had excluded military institutions from its original decision.
2023	Manson Family Linda Kasabian, a member of the Manson Family, died.
2023	Santa Muerte R. Andrew Chesnut published 'Santa Muerte: El Movimiento Religioso de Más Rápido Crecimiento en el Mundo', a book exploring the rapid growth of the Santa Muerte religious movement.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion DEI job market peaked, followed by a 5 percent decrease in DEI positions, with the attrition rate for DEI roles being approximately twice that of non-DEI positions.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Actor Richard Dreyfuss publicly criticized the Academy Award's diversity and inclusion standards, describing them as morally legislating art.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Time magazine published an article highlighting the ongoing neglect of people with disabilities within diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Richard Bilkszto, a former Toronto principal, died by suicide, which led to significant controversy surrounding DEI practices and freedom of expression in the workplace. Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce subsequently called for a review of professional training and accountability in school boards.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Florida passed two significant laws: one prohibiting public colleges from requiring 'political loyalty tests' for employment, admission, or promotion, and another banning the use of state or federal funds for DEI efforts unless federally required.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Republican-dominated state legislatures began introducing bills against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, primarily targeting state colleges and universities.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Texas enacted two laws: one prohibiting DEI practices not compliant with state constitutional equality, and another banning DEI offices, staff, mandatory diversity training, and identity-based diversity statements that provide preference based on race or sex.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion The Supreme Court rejected affirmative action in college admissions in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, marking a significant shift in DEI policies.
2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Over 80 anti-DEI bills were tracked by The Chronicle of Higher Education, with eight becoming law across multiple states including Florida, Texas, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Utah.
July 2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion The U.S. House of Representatives voted to ban all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and initiatives within the Pentagon and military, with a partisan vote where all Democrats and four Republican members opposed the ban.
July 11 2023	Manson Family Leslie Van Houten was released on parole at the age of 73.
June 2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion The US Supreme Court ruled in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, eliminating the use of affirmative action in college admissions, which significantly impacted race-conscious policies in higher education.
May 2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Texas enacted legislation banning DEI offices and programs at publicly funded colleges and universities.
March 2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Texas House of Representatives passed a bill prohibiting the use of state funds for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in universities and colleges.
March 2023	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Iowa advanced a bill to ban spending on DEI initiatives in public universities.
2022	Pose Pose received multiple award nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards, including Best Drama Series and acting nominations for Billy Porter and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez.
2022	Pose The show won Best Period and/or Character Make-Up and Best Hair Styling at the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards.
2022	Pose The show won Outstanding Drama Series at the GLAAD Media Awards, recognizing its significant LGBTQ+ representation.
2022	Ball culture Canadian Broadcasting Corporation premiered 'CBX: Canadian Ballroom Extravaganza', a web series challenging ballroom performers and filmmakers.
2022	Diversity, equity, and inclusion A California judge ruled that a board diversity law violated the California Constitution.
2022	Diversity, equity, and inclusion American Association of University Professors survey reveals one in five U.S. colleges include DEI criteria in tenure standards, with 45.6% of institutions with over 5000 students incorporating such measures.
March 18 2022	Rogers v. American Airlines The United States House of Representatives passed the CROWN Act (H.R. 2116), which aims to prohibit discrimination against hairstyles commonly associated with race or national origin at the federal level.
2021	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Richard Bilkszto filed a lawsuit against the Toronto District School Board following a DEI training seminar incident that he claimed destroyed his reputation.
2021	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) cancelled a guest lecture by University of Chicago astrophysicist Dorian Abbot after he criticized DEI programs, sparking media attention and controversy. In response, MIT established a committee to investigate academic freedom at the university.
2021	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Joe Biden signed multiple executive orders concerning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, including Executive Order 13985 and Executive Order 14035.
2021	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Conservative media sources, including National Review, began vocal criticism of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, arguing they are authoritarian and anti-meritocratic.
August 2021	Diversity, equity, and inclusion The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq's proposed rules requiring listed companies to ensure women and minority directors were on their boards or provide an explanation for their absence.
2020	Ball culture HBO Max premiered 'Legendary', a voguing reality competition web series following members of eight prominent houses.
2020	Diversity, equity, and inclusion Following the murder of George Floyd, many companies established dedicated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) teams as a response to racial equity concerns.
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