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What Anti-DEI Politicos Get Wrong

Days Till Anti-Trump Congress {day} Part 2:  It IS White Supremacy A previous version of this publication appeared at Forward Kentucky, in response to state-level anti-DEI legislation; this version is updated to include the Trump administration and Project 2025.  Part 1 is available here. “Diversity” represents all cultural sub-groups, including gay and trans, white and non-white, differently abled (both physically and mentally), religions, classes, ages, and genders. ~~~~~~ Decades ago I worked as a multicultural educator and saw first hand the ability to bring diverse people together and promote understanding, acceptance, and unity.  To see the concept today so maligned …

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Blog / Paradigm Shift / When We Weren't Looking

DEI One-Stop-Shop

Puzzle Peeps-byGerdAltmann-Pixabay Here is the info you need, compiled from my research and writings on the subject.  Much of my research is Kentucky related, as the state legislature has been sucked into the Culture War.  I address the many objections to DEI below. What is DEI? In short, DEI refers to programs and initiatives addressing Diversity (people from the rainbow of sub-cultures), Equity (fairness, equal opportunity, and justice), and Inclusion (belonging and feeling valued).  DEI principles may be applicable in: Workshops and trainings, Course content, Education methods, Student enrollment or classroom makeup, Community service and social justice work, Scholarships, On-campus …

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