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The Systematic Erasure of DEI: What the Military’s Exit from BEYA Signals

Natasha

February 17, 2025

This is not just about a single event—it’s about reshaping the very foundation of opportunity, access, and representation.

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Part 2: The DEI Backlash – What’s at Stake and How We Can Respond

Natasha

January 31, 2025

On Wednesday, January 29th, I began unpacking the attack on DEI, particularly the strategic language in the Trump Administration’s memo released on Monday, January 27th. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, I recommend doing so before diving into Part 2. We’re surrounded by misinformation, with many gathering bits of data without context or confirming…

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Part 1: Unpacking the Attack on DEI – What It Really Means for Us

Natasha

January 29, 2025

On January 27, 2025, the Trump Administration released a memo pausing federal funding for grants, loans, and financial assistance programs tied to initiatives they claim advance “Marxist equity,” “woke gender ideology,” and “radical government DEI programs.” U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the funding freeze just minutes before it was set to take effect.…

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Reflecting on Women’s History Month

Natasha

March 30, 2023

I found this video by USA Today that provides some historical facts about Women’s History Month that I would like to share with you. Please watch/listen before proceeding to the rest of my message. As we begin to wrap up the month of March, let’s reflect on the things we did and said this month…

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equity

The Systematic Erasure of DEI: What the Military’s Exit from BEYA Signals

Part 2: The DEI Backlash – What’s at Stake and How We Can Respond

Part 1: Unpacking the Attack on DEI – What It Really Means for Us

Reflecting on Women’s History Month