Arkansas leaders discuss the DEI efforts at local colleges [Video]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The murder of George Floyd in 2020 sparked many conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As time progressed, political leaders sought out ways to continue the dialogue surrounding DEI— and whether or not it should carry on at institutions of higher education.

“DEI is really an effort to basically make sure that you’re intentional about making your student body or your workplace inclusive of all cultures, ethnicities, and just different persons, different personalities,” said Senator Fredrick Love (D- Mabelvale).

In the state of Arkansas, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order that prohibited the “indoctrination and critical race theory (CRT) in schools.” 

Following this order, political and community leaders around the state led conversations that were either for or against the effects of DEI in K-12 and …