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Op-Ed:Trump Is Giving Schools An Ultimatum On DEI. For Black Youth, This Game Has Real Consequences
DEI is the acronym of the moment. In Donald Trump’s latest targeting of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, he attempted to end federal funding to schools that do not eliminate diversity initiatives and has created an “End DEI” portal for students, parents and teachers to snitch on any perceived DEI programs in schools. Although a federal judge largely blocked Trump’s executive orders that sought to end federal funding for DEI programs, the damage will persist. While we continue to turn on each other over these attacks, those most impacted will be silenced from the conversation: Black children.
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