Mar 12 NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs By Mark Long, Associated Press The NAACP sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker as well as current and prospective student-athletes. It was in response to the University of Florida and other state schools that have eliminated their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 10:14 Why diversity initiatives at colleges and companies are facing political backlash By John Yang, Karina Cuevas The debate over diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in colleges and universities has been heating up around the country. The political and actual backlash to past DEI programs has been growing. John Yang breaks down more of what this dispute… Continue watching
Jan 10 Oklahoma is the latest state to target DEI programs. What's next? By Adam Kemp Oklahoma has now joined other states, like Florida and Texas, that have moved to limit DEI programming in higher education institutions. Continue reading