UNC Board of Governors vote to repeal of diversity, equity, and inclusion policy in place since 2019 [Video]

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The UNC Board of Governors voted to repeal a policy related to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Several universities have already scrapped their DEI programs.

University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to replace its DEI policy which has been in place since 2019.

The new policy requires schools to ensure equality for all people and viewpoints. The policy also promotes nondiscrimination for hiring employees, educational programs and activities.

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Two board members voted against repealing the policy.

Sonja Nichols was one of those members. She said people’s voices were not heard in the process.

“DEI is for everybody,” Nichols said. “As (someone who’s) Black, as a woman, I’ve just always wanted to be (in) a situation where all the voices are heard. Everyone has an opportunity to express why they feel that the DEI policy was so important. It’s been so important over the years.”

The policy required universities to report data …