The executive orders of Donald Trump are not simply a matter of federal policies, as damaging as they are, they have impact at every level.
Here in Columbus, Ohio, our county commissioner, Kevin Boyce, was scheduled to speak at a VA event honoring the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Two hours before the event he was told to restrict his comments without any mention of equity and inclusion. Boyce said, “I can’t separate diversity from the memory of Dr. King”
Surely not.
Somehow these principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion have been painted as a threat, when in fact they are a gift. A world where people have more equal voice and access is a world where everyone thrives, where we all benefit from one another.
A world that embodies DEI is the manifestation of King’s dream.
Let us not yield to the argument that DEI is bad. That narrative is a white supremacist’s attempt to hold on to power. Instead, let us double down in creating a world where every voice is heard and celebrated and protected.
