US Edition‘Silence is complicity’ — universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdown
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives expanded after George Floyd's murder in 2020, but are now facing backlash, with political and ideological attacks leading to a decline in enrollment for Black and Hispanic students at selective colleges due to the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action.
- Systemic inequities in education still persist, disadvantaging students based on various factors such as race and socioeconomic status, despite DEI initiatives aiming to address these disparities.
- Research shows that teacher quality, influenced by DEI initiatives, strongly affects student achievement, particularly in schools serving economically disadvantaged communities.
- Current attacks on DEI are framed as threats to free speech and are seen as attempts to ignore the complexities of American history, according to educators advocating for fairness and understanding.
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The Anti-Woke Counterrevolution Begins — Minding The Campus
Two of America’s prestigious private universities, Vanderbilt and Washington University in St. Louis, recently did something extraordinary: they jointly bought a full paid ad in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Higher Education is at a Crossroads” that asserted: Ideological forces in and outside of campuses have pulled too many universities away from the core purpose, […] The post The Anti-Woke Counterrevolution Begins appeared first on Minding…
Why Educators Must Defend DEI in the Face of Political Backlash
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives expanded as organizations pledged to support historically marginalized groups. Now, we are witnessing a significant backlash against these efforts, with DEI facing political and ideological attacks. As a result, corporations and institutions are rescinding their DEI commitments, and negative consequences are emerging. For instance, enrollment of Bla…
‘Silence is complicity’ — universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdown
Higher-education establishments must not be bullied into abandoning their mission of diversity, equity and inclusion. Higher-education establishments must not be bullied into abandoning their mission of diversity, equity and inclusion.
The National Business League celebrates 125th anniversary reaffirming commitment to Black economic freedom after DEI dismantling
The National Business League has launched "The Black Economic Freedom Movement" to digitize 1 million Black businesses and provide them with the tools to compete in the global market. The post The National Business League celebrates 125th anniversary reaffirming commitment to Black economic freedom after DEI dismantling appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
LETTER: We all benefit from diversity, kindness
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a human commitment to justice that serves the common good. Simplified, it is treating others as you want to be treated. If we view DEI as a special right for others, at some point, we feel marginalized. Marginalization makes us feel limited, unable to fulfill our potential and make a positive contribution to society. It’s not about allocating special rights but about removing restraints so people who wan…
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