Inclusive

Texas Islamic Community Faces Governor’s Scrutiny Amid Development of Inclusive EPIC City Project

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DALLAS — A significant residential and educational development proposed for a 402-acre tract in unincorporated Collin and Hunt Counties, northeast of Dallas, aimed at supporting the Muslim community, has sparked controversy and a wave of investigations led by state officials. The East Plano Islamic Center, colloquially known as “EPIC City,” envisions a comprehensive community setup including a new mosque, over a thousand homes, a faith-based K-12 school, senior housing, commercial spaces, sports facilities, and a community college. Amidst the development plans, which have yet to break ground, Texas Governor Greg Abbott initiated several probes into … Read more

Challenging AI’s Future: A Brazilian Researcher’s Crusade Against Digital Colonialism and the Pursuit of Inclusive Technology

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – As Horrara Moreira, a lawyer and researcher based in Rio de Janeiro, discusses the complexities and misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), she brings a critical perspective to its widespread imagery and expectations. Speaking after Carnival season in a local coffee shop, she humorously critiques the portrayal of AI in popular media as futuristic, shiny robots and highlights the tangible infrastructural demands such as significant energy and water consumption required by data centers. Moreira expresses concern over several issues tied to the advancement of AI technology, including the substantial control exercised … Read more

Florida Reaches Settlement in Landmark Lawsuit, Paving the Way for Inclusive Education and LGBTQ+ Acceptance

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Tallahassee, Florida – The state of Florida has reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding a controversial law known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The legislation, which was passed in 2021, restricted the discussion of homosexuality in public schools. The settlement comes after years of legal battles and serves as a significant milestone in the ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ rights in the state. The “Don’t Say Gay” bill, officially titled the “Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act,” garnered widespread attention and criticism upon its introduction. Advocacy groups argued that the law was … Read more

Tata Steel Honored with TAAP Jury Award for Inclusive and Empowering Initiatives

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Jamshedpur, India – Tata Steel was recently honored with the prestigious TAAP Jury Award at the Tata Affirmative Action Programme (TAAP) Convention held in February 2024. The award recognized the company’s outstanding efforts in promoting inclusivity and creating opportunities for underserved communities. This event emphasized the significance of initiatives like TAAP in addressing the challenges faced by society and working towards a more equitable future. The TAAP Jury Award was presented to Tata Steel by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, in the presence of T V Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel. … Read more