India’s diversity is its strength, says PM Modi addressing 101st edition of Mann Ki Baat

India’s diversity is its strength, says PM Modi addressing 101st edition of Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi talked to those who participated in ‘Yuva Sangam’ initiative aimed at strengthening the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’.  | Photo Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi This episode is the beginning of Mann Ki Baat’s second century, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the 101st edition of his monthly radio programme on May 28. “India’s diversity … Read more

‘Love Actually’ director feels ‘a bit stupid’ about movie’s lack of diversity | CNN

‘Love Actually’ director feels ‘a bit stupid’ about movie’s lack of diversity | CNN

CNN  —  Every year, as the days grow colder and Christmas draws nearer, “Love Actually” quickly becomes a festive favorite on people’s television screens. But nearly 20 years on from the release of the 2003 romantic comedy, the movie has faced scrutiny over its story lines and lack of diversity. “There were things you’d change … Read more

Lena Horne becomes first Black woman to have a Broadway theater named after her | CNN

Lena Horne becomes first Black woman to have a Broadway theater named after her | CNN

CNN  —  A theater on Broadway has been officially renamed in honor of the late actress and civil rights activist Lena Horne. Horne is the first Black woman to have a theater named in her honor. The theater, on West 47th Street, was built in 1926 and was originally named the Mansfield Theatre. In 1960, … Read more

Kanye West’s antisemitism did what his anti-Blackness did not. And some people have a problem with that | CNN

Kanye West’s antisemitism did what his anti-Blackness did not. And some people have a problem with that | CNN

CNN  —  On the surface, the case of Kanye West seems pretty cut and dry. West made antisemitic remarks that caused companies that he was affiliated with – including Adidas and Balenciaga – to end their relationships with him this week, bringing to an end his tenure on Forbes Billionaires List. But the million-dollar question … Read more

Photos: Pop superstar Taylor Swift | CNN

Photos: Pop superstar Taylor Swift | CNN

Taylor Swift performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2015. Christopher Polk/TAS/Getty Images Updated 0307 GMT (1107 HKT) October 22, 2022 Taylor Swift unveiled her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Friday, October 21. It’s her first original album in two years. The 11-time Grammy Award winner is currently in the midst of revisiting … Read more

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni named as Italy’s first female prime minister | CNN

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni named as Italy’s first female prime minister | CNN

CNN  —  Populist firebrand Giorgia Meloni has been named as Italy’s first female prime minister, becoming the country’s most far-right leader since Benito Mussolini. She received the mandate to form a government from Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella on Friday afternoon after two days of official consultations, and is set to be sworn in at 10 … Read more

Clinical Trial Upgrades Will Open Care Up to More People

Clinical Trial Upgrades Will Open Care Up to More People

May 26, 2022 – Trishna Bharadia has multiple sclerosis and works as a patient engagement consultant and is often asked to take part in clinical trials. Mostly, though, she turns them down. She has to: A resident of rural England, Bharadia lives hours away from most clinical trial sites. Even if one were closer, the … Read more

FDA Wants More Diversity in Clinical Trials

FDA Wants More Diversity in Clinical Trials

April 13, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says companies that produce drugs and other medical products should submit plans for how they will increase the number of Blacks and other underrepresented groups in clinical trials, the agency said Wednesday. Though racial and ethnic minorities are affected disproportionately by certain diseases, they are frequently … Read more

Black MDs Shatter Stereotypes, Promote Diversity on Instagram

Black MDs Shatter Stereotypes, Promote Diversity on Instagram

Mar. 4, 2022 — Many applaud social media for connecting the world with the touch of a button. Others cite the opportunity to grow businesses without heavy marketing costs. But for a group of Black doctors, social media marks the chance to celebrate the ability to narrow racial disparities in medicine. “You’re a young adult … Read more