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Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Trump administration says New York mascot ban violates civil rights law
The Education Department had opened a civil rights investigation into the ban shortly after Trump weighed in. The ban had set off a backlash in Massapequa, a middle-class hamlet on Long Island's South Shore about 40 miles from Manhattan. Most residents voted for Trump last November. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The school district has used the 'Chief' nickname and logo for decades. The mascot's image, an illustrated side profile of a Native American man wearing a feathered headdress, is plastered across Massapequa campuses, welcome signs, and football fields. Advertisement The Trump administration's finding came after a particularly speedy version of what are typically lengthy inquiries. The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights often takes months to identify violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits the recipients of federal funds from discriminating based on race, color, or national origin. Such investigations seldom result in the loss of federal funds, and the Trump administration did not immediately threaten New York's bottom line. But the federal government has increasingly targeted public school and university ledgers. Advertisement The administration recently reached a deal with Maine to restore federal money for its public schools, after education officials initially moved to slash school aid because the state allows transgender athletes on girls' sports teams. New York was the state least reliant on federal funding for its public schools in 2022, according to the most recent nationwide data. Federal money accounts for less than 8 percent of the state's overall spending on public education. New York education officials described the mascot ban as part of an effort to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools. It came amid a broader national movement to eliminate logos and nicknames that Native American people may find disrespectful. Many local tribes support New York's policy, and had pushed for a statewide ban for more than two decades. But the federal Education Department decided that the policy amounted to discrimination. On Friday, Linda McMahon, the education secretary, traveled to Massapequa High School to speak with students, administrators, and Nassau County leaders, who said the mascot was meant to convey respect. McMahon said the department would demand that New York offer a formal apology to Massapequa, allow the district to maintain the Chief nickname, and permit other schools to choose their preferred mascots. She added that she was alarmed that New York would deny Massapequa the chance to celebrate its heritage, and accused the state of unfairly targeting Native American representation in education. 'This is a racist environment,' she said at a news conference at the high school, adding that if New York did not comply, her department would refer the case to the Justice Department 'because that's how serious we are.' Advertisement Trump has often promised to give control of education 'back to the states,' but McMahon said Friday that the government's intervention in Massapequa was warranted 'because this is incredibly important.' JP O'Hare, a spokesperson for the state Education Department, said that it was 'shocking, but not at all surprising, to see the secretary completely reverse course by inserting herself and the federal government into this local matter.' He called it 'troubling' that the nation's top education official would 'take time out of her schedule to disrupt student learning in the name of political theater.' 'The district claims that it seeks to honor the area's Native American past and its people, but has failed to get even the most basic facts right,' he added, noting that the mascot was a historically inaccurate representation of local tribes. The president had taken a special interest in the fight on Long Island, posting a photo on Instagram last month that showed him in the Oval Office holding a navy sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase 'Massapequa Chiefs.' McMahon said Trump had told her: 'I need you to look into this because I think this is wrong.' Some former members of the Education Department's investigative office have questioned the basis for the mascot inquiry. Michael Pillera, a former longtime senior attorney in the civil rights office who recently left the department, said the Trump administration has argued that it is acceptable to restrict the teaching of Black studies, while saying that a Native American mascot ban is impermissible because it removes representation of a minority group. 'It's really hard to see how the department believes those two separate ideas coexist,' he said. Advertisement This article originally appeared in
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Hawks to deter birds ahead of car park demolition
Hawks are being used to discourage seagulls and pigeons from nesting in a multi-storey car park which is set to be demolished. Abbey Walk car park, in Grimsby, has been closed since May 2024 because of structural issues caused by water penetrating some of the beams. Plans have been approved to demolish the car park, which was built in 1969. However, should any habitable nests be found, the plans would have to be postponed until the chicks were able to leave the nest. North East Lincolnshire Council said trained hawks Mavric and Chief were being deployed to fly at low levels throughout the car park twice a week to provide a deterrent against birds wanting to nest there. The hawks were also being employed around vacant units on Osborne Street, which are also due to be demolished, the council added. A town centre improvement plan for the area includes a new transport hub and a 120-space surface car park. A spokesperson said the hawks were well trained, would not attack other birds and were purely used as a deterrent. The pillars of the Abbey Walk car park feature modernist reliefs by artist and sculptor Harold Gosney, which a conservation team has scanned using 3D technology so they can be reprinted in the future. It followed a campaign to preserve the artworks by the Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society. The council said the demolition work would start in the coming months. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Work begins on preserving car park's 1960s art Plans to demolish artwork car park win approval Car park demolition threat to sculptor's artworks North East Lincolnshire Council
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Chief Appoints Sabrina Caluori as Chief Marketing Officer, Tapping Brand Builder to Shape the Next Chapter of Community-Driven Leadership
Caluori is an award-winning marketing leader, certified executive coach, and founding Chief Member with 20+ years of experience building iconic, community-driven brands at HBO & Paramount NEW YORK, May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chief, the most powerful network of senior women executives, has named Sabrina Caluori as Chief Marketing Officer. Caluori brings a rare combination of marketing expertise, community building, and executive coaching experience to the role—uniting her lifelong passion for supporting women leaders with her proven ability to grow and lead culture-defining brands. At Chief, Caluori will oversee Brand, Creative, Communications, Product Marketing, Partnerships, and Programming. "Chief is a brand that holds deep meaning to our members, grounded in purpose, community, and identity," said Alison Moore, Chief CEO. "Sabrina has always led with a customer-first mindset—whether building iconic brands like HBO and Nickelodeon or coaching women navigating the highest levels of leadership. She is deeply passionate about serving the needs of executive women because she's walked in their shoes—as a CMO, a coach, and a founding member of this community. That multidimensional perspective is exactly what we need as we grow Chief's impact and shape the future of leadership." Caluori spent two decades at the forefront of digital transformation and brand storytelling, most recently serving as CMO of Nickelodeon and EVP of Kids & Family Marketing at Paramount. Prior to that, she spent 13 years at HBO, where she built its award-winning digital and social practice and helped evolve the brand from linear television to streaming. Her work has earned four Emmy Awards, a Cannes Lions Grand Prix, over 25 Webby Awards, and a place in the Advertising Hall of Achievement. After leaving Paramount in 2024, Caluori made a personal pivot to become a certified executive coach, driven by a passion to support leaders, particularly women executives, navigating these unprecedented times. That decision deepened her connection to the very challenges Chief exists to solve: isolation at the top, the need for trusted guidance, and the power of intentional community. "This is a full circle moment," said Caluori. "Through my work as a coach, I've heard firsthand the needs of executive women. It has underscored my belief that the world needs Chief more than ever. As I step into this role, I'm energized by the opportunity and responsibility to grow the Chief brand as a trusted space where executive women can gather with intention, access the resources they need to thrive, and lift each other up." About Chief Chief is the most powerful network of senior executive women. Our members are senior leaders from over 10,000 organizations. In our community, they find the connection, insights, and support they need to maximize their impact. Chief has been recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Nisha Devarajanpress@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Chief Appoints Sabrina Caluori as Chief Marketing Officer, Tapping Brand Builder to Shape the Next Chapter of Community-Driven Leadership
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chief, the most powerful network of senior women executives, has named Sabrina Caluori as Chief Marketing Officer. Caluori brings a rare combination of marketing expertise, community building, and executive coaching experience to the role—uniting her lifelong passion for supporting women leaders with her proven ability to grow and lead culture-defining brands. At Chief, Caluori will oversee Brand, Creative, Communications, Product Marketing, Partnerships, and Programming. 'Chief is a brand that holds deep meaning to our members, grounded in purpose, community, and identity," said Alison Moore, Chief CEO. 'Sabrina has always led with a customer-first mindset—whether building iconic brands like HBO and Nickelodeon or coaching women navigating the highest levels of leadership. She is deeply passionate about serving the needs of executive women because she's walked in their shoes—as a CMO, a coach, and a founding member of this community. That multidimensional perspective is exactly what we need as we grow Chief's impact and shape the future of leadership.' Caluori spent two decades at the forefront of digital transformation and brand storytelling, most recently serving as CMO of Nickelodeon and EVP of Kids & Family Marketing at Paramount. Prior to that, she spent 13 years at HBO, where she built its award-winning digital and social practice and helped evolve the brand from linear television to streaming. Her work has earned four Emmy Awards, a Cannes Lions Grand Prix, over 25 Webby Awards, and a place in the Advertising Hall of Achievement. After leaving Paramount in 2024, Caluori made a personal pivot to become a certified executive coach, driven by a passion to support leaders, particularly women executives, navigating these unprecedented times. That decision deepened her connection to the very challenges Chief exists to solve: isolation at the top, the need for trusted guidance, and the power of intentional community. 'This is a full circle moment,' said Caluori. 'Through my work as a coach, I've heard firsthand the needs of executive women. It has underscored my belief that the world needs Chief more than ever. As I step into this role, I'm energized by the opportunity and responsibility to grow the Chief brand as a trusted space where executive women can gather with intention, access the resources they need to thrive, and lift each other up.' About Chief Chief is the most powerful network of senior executive women. Our members are senior leaders from over 10,000 organizations. In our community, they find the connection, insights, and support they need to maximize their impact. Chief has been recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Tamil Nadu varsities told to focus on faculty development and placement improvement
Tamil Nadu universities will receive ₹200 crore to develop plans to improve the performance of permanent faculty in government colleges, Higher Education Secretary C. Samayamoorthy told the Registrars of universities at a recent review meeting here. Registrars must ensure that permanent faculty in government colleges participate in development programmes under 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme, he told the university officials. The Registrars must device plans to improve the performance of the government college teachers and the teachers' incentive will depend on their performance, the secretary said. The Director of Collegiate Education must ensure that all faculty attend the development programme. The instruction came during a review meeting of placements under 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme with university Registrars earlier this month. Some universities had shown poor placement under the scheme. He said the officials should identify employment sectors in regions surrounding the universities and its affiliated colleges. Colleges must be instructed to train students in those sectors and improve placement. Mr. Samayamoorthy said university officials could hold video conferences with college placement officers and conduct meetings with controllers of examination. The onus is on Registrars to ensure that students are given proper guidance on employment, internships, higher studies and research. The university officials have been urged to identify students with arrears in fifth and sixth semesters and enable them clear their arrears in the subsequent attempt so that they get placed. Mr. Samayamoorthy mooted the idea of filling 30% of faculty posts in universities with retired and emeritus professors. The agenda would be placed before the Syndicates for its approval, he said. Universities have been advised to acquire the software that Anna University uses to provide affiliation to colleges and for Ph.D registration. It is proposed to create a common online portal for Ph.D registration and a centralised entrance examination will be conducted for Ph. D courses. Universities have been instructed to ensure that all Ph. D theses are translated into Tamil. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Collegiate Education instructed Registrars to use funds available in Chief Minister's Research Fund (CMRF) instead from the universities. Institutions must share the prospective list of research projects as well, the commissioner said. Fee increase All State universities except Anna University, will publish end-semester results by June 15 and the academic year will open for colleges on July 1. The decision was made at a meeting of State University Registrars held earlier this month. Universities have been permitted to revise fees by less than 20% and increase the fee for arrear examinations. Each department will fix a target to generate revenue. Universities have been encouraged to create merchandise, such as mugs, t-shirts, and caps, featuring their logo and the name of their founder or leader after whom the university is named.
