NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes over ‘diversity issues’

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4 years ago

May 11, 2021

NBC announces it won’t be broadcasting next year’s Golden Globes over diversity backlash

The network says that it will be open to broadcasting the ceremony again in 2023 if appropriate measures are introduced.

In a statement, NBC said the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) needs time to undergo meaningful changes and enact reform.

“NBC will not air the 2022 Golden Globes. We are hopeful we will be in a position to air the show in January 2023.”

This comes as the Press Association reaffirmed its “commitment to bringing Black and racially diverse members into the organisation and bringing aboard a new chief diversity officer.”

NBC aren’t the only ones concerned about The Golden Globe’s diversity issues

Last week, Netflix and Amazon Studios both said they would cut ties with the HFPA if it didn’t swiftly enact more drastic reforms.

“We don’t believe these proposed new policies will tackle the HFPA’s systemic diversity and inclusion challenges, or the lack of clear standards for how your members should operate”
Netflix co-chief executive Ted Sarandos in a letter to HFPA

NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes over 'diversity issues' — BURBANK, CA – JANUARY 24 (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Lack of diversity in Hollywood

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has 87 voting members. According to Tampabay, none of them are black. The company is also facing possible boycotts from Netflix, Warner Bros.

This comes after an investigative report in February by The Los Angeles Times that recounted the organization’s questionable record on diversity.

The press association has pledged to thoroughly reform, and last week approved a plan to, among other things, diversity its membership.

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How Gen Alpha are positioned to shape the future of education

Future of education: how Generation Alpha and engaged parents are shaping schools amid challenges and rapid change

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6 hours ago

November 1, 2025

Nathan Langridge

Future of education: how Generation Alpha and engaged parents are shaping schools amid challenges and rapid change

In Short:
– Future education involves increased parental engagement and adapting to technological changes for younger generations.
– Barriers to involvement include time constraints and poor communication from schools, impacting family-school relationships.

What does the future of education look like for parents and students?

On this episode of Beyond Education, Enquiry Tracker founder Greg Campitelli explores the evolving landscape of schooling with insights from Mark McCrindle, founder of McCrindle Research. McCrindle, a notable social analyst.

In the conversation, he noted significant shifts in education accessibility and the increasing need for parental involvement.

A recent study indicated that 83% of parents prioritise engagement in their children’s schooling, seeking to actively participate despite busy schedules. Parents are investing in education, valuing it highly while wanting to play a hands-on role.

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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1 day ago

October 31, 2025

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

In Short:
– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

Author: Tilman Ruff

Honorary Principal Fellow, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne