(2025-02-02). Press Conference Announces National Target Boycott. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — Minnesota residents are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores in response to the corporation recently cutting its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. An uproar hit social media when the announcement was made and since then, legions of people online have been calling for a Target boycott and to buy from Black businesses. Watch Unicorn Riot's live stream of the press conference on Thursday, January 30 outside of Target's downtown Minneapolis offices, where community activists will call for a national Target boycott.
(2025-02-02). Muslim candidate in California discusses wildfires, inequality. newarab.com 
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair is running for the California State Assembly at a time when her state is grappling with increasing frequent wildfires, a cost-of-living crisis, and rampant inequality. | This is her "The wildfires are a big part of why I'm running," says Iqbal-Zubair, who has been working on environmental justice for…
(2025-02-02). President of Honduras Outlines Emergency Strategy on Migration. orinocotribune.com The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, announced the enactment of the national emergency strategy for the protection of Honduran migrants. The mechanism, launched last Tuesday, January 28, includes an action program for Hondurans in an irregular migratory situation in the United States, as well as those in transit and returned to Honduras. The president attributed the worsening of displacement of people "with the implementation of a neoliberal economic model that deepened dependence, inequality, environmental degradation and violence." She also announced that the government will be immediately sending a techn…
asiapacificreport.nz (2025-02-02). Moral bankruptcy, Israel's genocide and the betrayal of the Palestinians
Why has any discussion about Israel, its violations of international law, and the international legal expectations for third party states to hold IDF soldiers accountable not been addressed? Why is criticism of Israel being conflated with racism, even though many Jewish people oppose Israel's war crimes, and what about Palestinians, what does this mean for a people experiencing genocide?
(2025-02-02). London anti-racism protests. presstv.ir Thousands have taken to the streets of London in a counter-protest against supporters of notorious far-right Islamophobic activist Tommy Robinson, who are calling for his release.
(2025-02-02). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic and American Hospital Dubai Strengthen Collaboration to Transform Healthcare and Medical Education in Dubai. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DUBAI — American Hospital Dubai, a distinguished member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, announced an enhanced collaboration marking a milestone in advancing healthcare delivery, medical education, and research in Dubai and the region. The announcement was made at Arab Health 2025, the healthcare industry's premier event being held in Dubai from Jan. 27-30, 2025, at the World Trade Centre. The strengthened relationship between American Hospital Dubai and Mayo…
(2025-02-02). Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence. sanews.gov.za Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence | The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has commended Orbit Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, in Rustenburg for its outstanding contributions to education, recognising it as a beacon of excellence in the sector. | During its oversight visit to the North West on Friday, the committee was impressed by Orbit College's skills development programs, as evidenced during their class-by-class visits and tour of the college's infrastructure. | Committee members urged Orbit to maintain its high standards and continue the excellent work that the…
(2025-02-02). Tomorrow's Cure: How Hollywood technology is transforming medical education. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hollywood's cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing medical education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice. Through immersive digital scenarios, medical students are refining their skills and gaining hands-on experience for real-world challenges. Discover how this innovative technology is transforming medical education in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. Featured experts on the podcast episode include Matthew Hoerth, M.D., medical director of the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Dan Munnerley, executive…
(2025-02-02). PLE: Muyingo calls for investigation into failures, withheld results. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, has called for a thorough investigation into the significant failures recorded in Luwero District during the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (P.L.E). The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced the 2024 P.L.E results on January 23, 2025. The results …
(2025-02-02). Walleye Tank propels Minnesota healthcare entrepreneurs forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excitement filled the auditorium at the Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition, held recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Thirteen teams took the stage to present their healthcare innovations to a panel of judges and an audience attending in person and online. Projects ranged from addressing the needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases to improving lives through assistive technology. Each team had two minutes to pitch its innovation, followed by three minutes of…
(2025-02-01). The Death Of DEI. popularresistance.org The sight of Al Sharpton holding a protest at a New York City Costco store is a sure sign that very problematic politics are being practiced. In this instance, Sharpton's theatrics were inspired by the corporations which discontinued their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. DEI has been in conservative crosshairs with conservative think tanks and activists filing numerous lawsuits claiming that the programs are discriminatory. The same corporations who joined in the performative DEI programs when it was convenient have now run for cover.
(2025-02-01). City of Rochester will host the 3rd Annual Upstate MWBE Conference: "Building Capacity Through Innovation and Equity" urbancny.com 
Mark your calendar! From March 31 to April 2, 2025, the City of Rochester will host the 3rd Annual Upstate MWBE Conference at the Joseph Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. …
(2025-02-01). Joint Statement from 12 Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives. urbancny.com 
New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James and 11 attorneys general on Friday, January 31st, issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, …
(2025-02-01). University of Michigan bans pro-Palestinian student group as part of escalating assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at UM denounces the ban on Students Allied for Freedom and Equality, the local chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, and demands that it be immediately lifted and SAFE be allowed to function freely as a student organization on campus.
(2025-02-01). The Super Bowl and the Super Rich: Partners in Slime. inequality.org
(2025-02-01). School Systems Across US Refuse to Comply With Anti-Trans Executive Order. truthout.org On Thursday, multiple school systems and representatives issued statements rejecting Trump's executive order that directs schools to discriminate against transgender students or face legal consequences. The order, released Wednesday, labels transgender identity as an "anti-American ideology" and mandates discrimination in bathrooms and locker rooms while threatening teachers with criminal charges… |
(2025-02-01). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-01). Mayo Clinic and American Hospital Dubai Strengthen Collaboration to Transform Healthcare and Medical Education in Dubai. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DUBAI — American Hospital Dubai, a distinguished member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, announced an enhanced collaboration marking a milestone in advancing healthcare delivery, medical education, and research in Dubai and the region. The announcement was made at Arab Health 2025, the healthcare industry's premier event being held in Dubai from Jan. 27-30, 2025, at the World Trade Centre. The strengthened relationship between American Hospital Dubai and Mayo…
(2025-02-01). Afghan female cricketers play first match since fleeing Taliban. newarab.com 
Afghanistan's women cricketers played their first game since Hundreds of women athletes fled Afghanistan as the Taliban took over in August 2021, escaping a hardline stance that essentially banned women's sports and education. | Most of the national women's cricket side settled as refugees in Australia, where they reunited for the first time on 30 January to play a charity match in Melb…
(2025-02-01). Tomorrow's Cure: How Hollywood technology is transforming medical education. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hollywood's cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing medical education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice. Through immersive digital scenarios, medical students are refining their skills and gaining hands-on experience for real-world challenges. Discover how this innovative technology is transforming medical education in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. Featured experts on the podcast episode include Matthew Hoerth, M.D., medical director of the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Dan Munnerley, executive…
(2025-02-01). Walleye Tank propels Minnesota healthcare entrepreneurs forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excitement filled the auditorium at the Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition, held recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Thirteen teams took the stage to present their healthcare innovations to a panel of judges and an audience attending in person and online. Projects ranged from addressing the needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases to improving lives through assistive technology. Each team had two minutes to pitch its innovation, followed by three minutes of…
(2025-02-01). A Forged Viral Post Has Made Pro-Palestine Students in Missouri Live in Fear. truthout.org It's been an unjust start to 2025 for members of University of Missouri's Students for Justice in Palestine (MSJP). On New Year's Day, another group on campus, the Mizzou College Republicans, spread a fabricated image, purported to be from MSJP, in a social media post online. The image falsely claimed to be a screenshot of a statement from MSJP celebrating Shamsud-Din Jabbar… |
(2025-02-01). Love is Blind stars Dounia and Chafic face split speculation. newarab.com 
Three months after their engagement was publicly announced, Netflix stars Dounia Al Ibrahim and Chafic Yactine from the Speculation has emerged online, suggesting that the youngest couple of Love is Blind Habibi may have parted ways. | While neither Dounia nor Chafic have confirmed or addressed these rumours on their social media accounts, fans have shared their concerns after noticing a few telling signs across th…