Make an impact: 12 tech-focused D&I nonprofits worth donating to
BIPOC workers, women and LGBTQ+ employees still face an uphill battle in the tech industry when it comes to representation, pay equity and workplace discrimination.According to data from CompTIA, men hold 80% of executive roles in the tech sector compared to 20% for women, and the industry employs a higher share of white workers (69%)…
Helplines for women, LGBTQ youth increase services amid influx of calls due to pandemic
Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic abuse faced by women and LGBTQ youth hasn’t slowed, and lockdowns only make matters worse.
Star Observer’s Statement On The Facebook Ban
On Thursday nearly 30,00 LGBTQI community members lost access to Star Observer’s Facebook page. On a daily basis they accessed Australian generated, queer focused content … The post Star Observer’s Statement On The Facebook Ban appeared first on Star Observer.
Facebook Blocks Australian LGBT Pages In News Purge
Facebook on Thursday blocked access to the pages of some of Australia’s leading LGBTQI organisations, including Equality Australia and Midsumma Festival. The pages got caught … The post Facebook Blocks Australian LGBT Pages In News Purge appeared first on Star Observer.
Homophobic Shock Jock Rush Limbaugh Passes Away Aged 70
Openly homophobic and conservative American radio shock jock Rush Limbaugh has died age 70 from lung cancer. It’s news that many with the LGBTQI communities … The post Homophobic Shock Jock Rush Limbaugh Passes Away Aged 70 appeared first on Star Observer.
LGBTQ IT exec: Why inclusion is critical to corporate culture
Interviews for technology leadership positions help hiring managers to get a feel for a candidate’s technical chops and leadership skills. But for Mindy Ferguson, meetings for such a role at Capital One in 2018 felt different than others throughout her more than two decades in IT.That’s because the manager, Mike Eason, asked her questions about…
Biden’s US government passes bill in House to expand LGBTQ legal safeguards
The Democratic-led House passed a bill today (NZ time) that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labour and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the…
Ridhi Dogra and Monica Dogra to cheer LGBTQIA community at ‘Awadh Queer Pride Parade’ in Lucknow
The recently launched trailer of ALTBalaji’s latest show – ‘The Married Woman’ featuring Ridhi Dogra and Monica Dogra in the lead roles, has impressed the viewers, fraternity people critics alike for its progressive and path-breaking content. Interestingly, compared to other shows of ALTBalaji, The Married Woman featuring central characters – Ridhi Dogra and Monica Dogra…
Ghana’s LGBTQI Centre Closed Following Anti-Gay Uproar
Anti-gay uproar has led to the closure of an LGBTQI community centre in Ghana. The community centre was set up by LGBTQ+ Rights Ghana in … The post Ghana’s LGBTQI Centre Closed Following Anti-Gay Uproar appeared first on Star Observer.