Despite Some People’s Death Wish, DEI Is Still Here

Essence Magazine:

By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated March 8, 2024

In the wake of the 2020 police murder of George Floyd, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs surged. Over the last year, DEI has been under attack, especially at the university level—both Texas and Florida have banned DEI offices in public higher education institutions.

One short-term effect? People “may not discuss DEI work as openly, and may instead be quieter about financial commitments to DEI

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