DEI

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to eliminate diversity programs is prompting concern among Black service members who say their qualifications and patriotism are being called into question. Writing in The Atlantic, Clint Smith said many of the roughly two dozen Black military personnel he interviewed felt disrespected or pressured to leave.

A new mandate from the Texas Education Agency says teacher preparation programs at both public and private colleges must promise to follow the state’s K-12 anti-DEI law under penalty of perjury.

UT San Antonio officials say merging race and gender studies with another department is a routine step to save money. Students and faculty believe it’s a response to political pressure.

The current right-wing view is that DEI is bad for America. It’s been banned from Texas and national public policy. Diversity, equity and inclusion make up an idea to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people, particularly those from underrepresented or marginalized groups. So what does the evidence tell us about DEI? And how has it helped business, education, justice and democracy?

Since Donald Trump has returned to the presidency there has been a steady stream of government assisted harms focused on America’s black communities. That’s the finding of "The Blackout Report." According to the new report Black progress is at risk, as is Black history. The report identifies over 15,000 instances or actions that erase, distort or suppress Black history and opportunity.

A law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion in Texas public schools took effect last week. But students in some San Antonio schools felt its impact even before it officially became law.

The ACLU of Texas has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's new anti-DEI law days before it goes into effect.

A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation's schools and universities.

The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn't shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration.

Senate Bill 12's supporters say DEI programs use class time and public funds to promote political agendas.