LibGuides at USA: DEI LibGuide: News & Current Events

News & Current Events

This section is designed to keep track of articles, news, videos, and other media related to the changing landscape of inclusion that can also be used as assignment resources

Week of January 28th

Florida public colleges barred from using state and federal funds for DEI programs
A news article describing the removal of DEI initiatives from the 28 schools in the Florida College System
LSU scrubs diversity statement from website, renames inclusion office
LSU's decision to change all titles and buildings related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Multicultural Engagement Center closes because of Senate Bill 17
UT closes their Multicultural Engagement Center due to SB 17, which prohibits diversity, equity and inclusion offices at all Texas public universities

Week of February 2nd

Missouri Secretary of State Candidate Promises to Burn Books
Valentina Gomez, a candidate running for Missouri’s Secretary of State, burns two books while campaigning against "books that are grooming, indoctrinating, and sexualizing our children. "

Week of February 18th

Alabama Senate passes bill that impacts college DEI programs, bathroom access
The Alabama Senate passes SB129
Alabama Supreme Court IVF Ruling
The AL Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are considered children
Non-Binary Student Dies After Violent Bathroom Fight at Owasso High School in Oklahoma
The violent death of a non-binary high school child is met with non action by police and school officials
Supreme Court Won’t Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions
After previous rulings, the Supreme Court will not hear any more cases regarding school admissions and race
West Virginia House passes bill allowing prosecution of librarians
The WV House passed House Bill 4654 and sends the bill to the state Senate

Week of February 25th

Georgia state House passes bill allowing police to arrest anyone suspected of being in country illegally
The Georgia state House passed a bill that allows for anyone suspected of being in the United States illegally to be arrested.

Week of March 17th

Alabama legislature passes anti-DEI bill despite backlash
The Alabama legislature passed Senate Bill 129

Week of March 24th

Utah forced to move hotels after racial hate crimes during NCAA Tournament
The University of Utah women's basketball team was met with racial slurs during an NCAA tournament

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APA (American Psychological Association)

APA Formatting and Style Guide 6th ed. (OWL)
APA 6ed Quick Reference (WWU)
APA Style Help
The University of South Alabama Libraries and most local public libraries hold copies of thePublication Manual of the American Psychological Association in their reference sections for public use.

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AMA (American Medical Association)

AMA Style Guide (Health Links UW)
AMA Citation Style

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Others