Lebanon plans to create diversity commission
Modified: 7/8/2021 9:29:50 PM
LEBANON City officials say they intend to create a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission to advise Lebanon on matters regarding race and sex regardless of warnings that the group’s efforts could conflict with a state law that opponents worry will limit discussions about systemic racism.
The Lebanon City Council voted Wednesday night to schedule a Wednesday, July 21 public hearing on the proposed commission, a step that’s required for changes to the city code.
If passed, the nine-member group could start work promoting training and educational programs, and offering guidance on ways the city can create a “safe, welcoming and inclusive” community this fall.
Lebanon officials parse new ‘divisive concepts’ law
Modified: 7/1/2021 10:01:20 PM
LEBANON City officials are trying to determine whether their plans to create a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission could run afoul of a new state law that critics say limits discussions about systemic racism.
Gov. Chris Sununu last week signed into law a two-year budget that includes prohibitions on teaching children that they’re inferior, racist, sexist or oppressive by virtue of their race, gender or other characteristics.
His fellow Republicans have argued the so-called “divisive concepts” measure strengthens anti-discrimination laws, while Democrats say it could prevent implicit bias training and halt efforts to educate people about structural racism and sexism.
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