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Leaders Call for Active Resistance Against Anti-DEI Measures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NEW YORK – At the National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York City, social justice leaders gathered to discuss the impact of anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) legislation introduced or signed into law in states like Texas, Florida, and Alabama. It’s clearly an all-out attack, and it’s an effective attack.

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From Past to Present: New Book Explores the Importance of HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But the book is not merely an exercise in nostalgia. Featured in the book are the voices of HBCU leaders who reflect on these challenges, as they work to foster an environment that supports student success. Thus, HBCUs are better positioned to serve as exemplary models of DEI efforts within higher education.”

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Why Does Fear Surround DEI Efforts?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

People sat outside on blankets, chatting or reading books. Before DEI was a thing, Ms. Because of DEI, before it was a thing , I had access to resources and networks as my peers. DEI leveled the playing field, so people in my situation could succeed. Louis, Missouri. The buildings were regal. The grass was manicured.

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DeSantis and Baker at Odds Over DEI Efforts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jeff O Brien, who directs the Institute for Sport & Social Science at the University of Central Florida said that the attacks on DEI are trending across the nation. While Florida gets a lot of attention don’t be fooled that this is only happening in Florida," he said. "My

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Higher Ed, Performative DEI, Corporate America, and the “I Told You So!”

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fast forward to 2023 and we are witnessing the massive layoffs of DEI practitioners within corporations who proclaimed themselves to be change agents and masterminds. Organizations and institutions set aside budgets for the purpose of increasing DEI trainings, professional development, and institutional praxis.

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Given the ubiquitous attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) led by current and aspiring politicians, including former President Donald J. Even those running for city council, school boards, and state and congressional seats are invoking DEI and critical race theory ( CRT ) as dangerous, divisive, and destructive to democracy.

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DeSantis bans DEI in Florida, calling it “discrimination, exclusion and indoctrination”

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Ron DeSantis signed a spate of bills, the most important one prohibiting Florida’s public institutions from spending money on DEI initiatives, according to a press release. This bill says the whole experiment with DEI is coming to an end in the state of Florida.” One proposed bill aims to defund DEI offices and administrators.

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