DEI is under attack—watered down, defunded, and dismissed. But let’s be clear: its death is neither inevitable nor acceptable. In this episode of No Ordinary Subjects, I confront the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion head-on, exposing the paranoid hypocrisy of those who claim DEI has "gone too far" while systemic inequities remain as stark as ever. I call out the performative gestures and demand accountability. From empty corporate pledges to outright rollbacks, I call out the administration for fueling this backlash with their paranoid, regressive narrative. DEI isn’t a trend—it’s a fixture, no matter what you want to call it. Because on my watch, silence is not an option.
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