DEI made diversity a dirty word. But the concept made America great [Video]

In late January, the Trump administration announced sweeping directives aimed at dismantling the DEI Industrial Complex. Not surprisingly, the fallout has been swift and furious. 

Efforts to address racism and sexism have long been contentious in a country with a long history of institutional discrimination, and heavy-handed attempts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion have drawn criticism for being divisive and counterproductive.  

As someone who helms a nonpartisan organization that advocates for civil liberties, I have experience navigating these choppy waters, and growing concerns about our ability to reckon with DEI’s legacy. As the political pendulum swings decisively away from these initiatives, I worry that we risk losing something valuable: the rich diversity America has always thrived on.  

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