As the Trump administration continues its efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI) in the public and private sector, many large companies are responding by changing the language they use. But that backpedaling won’t save them from ongoing anti-DEI critics, says Stacey Abrams, and could have deeper repercussions for their programs.
“They are not mad about the letters, they’re mad about the mission. And unless you are changing your mission, you will not ease the attack,” said the former gubernatorial candidate for the state of Georgia on a panel at NYU School of Law on July 11. Abrams now runs America Pride Rises, an organization dedicated to defending and expanding DEI goals.
