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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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