Learn about the threat to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in higher education as conservatives target DEI programs nationwide. Universities in the District of Columbia face challenges and advocacy efforts to safeguard these initiatives.
Advocates of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are sounding the alarm after a key department on Capitol Hill was dissolved amid backlash to the movement. The House Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) was disbanded this week as part of a government spending bill passed earlier this month, the office’s president, Sesha Joi Moon,…
"The dissolution of the country’s top office to ensure a representative workforce in the world’s most deliberative body that legislates our lives is a sad day for America,” said Dr. Sesha Joi Moon.
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With the addition of Figueroa, Black staff account for eight (or 2.4 %) of the approximately 340 top senate staffers in Washington, DC who serve as chiefs of staff, legislative directors, communications directors or full committee staff directors (Black Americans account for over 13 percent of the U.S. population).