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"From day one in office, the Trump administration has been working to dismantle
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government and
beyond. The administration is not just targeting DEI programs but has
challenged the very idea that “diversity” itself is a goal worth pursuing.
In fact, the scientific evidence in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion
is very strong and suggests that they provide wide-ranging social benefits. As
many studies show, celebrating the contributions of Black, Latino, Indigenous,
and Asian Americans strengthens their sense of belonging and improves their
performance at school and work.
For Americans of European descent, experiencing diverse workplaces, classrooms,
and neighborhoods improves communication, compassion, and even health. Minority
protections and inclusion strengthen democracy and expands our sense of who can
be an American, which improves social cohesion.
While certainly we are all still learning the best ways to co-exist and
cooperate, evidence suggests that a wholesale rejection of diversity, equity,
and inclusion would do enormous harm—to people of all races and ethnicities.
Of course, attacks on DEI programs don’t just hurt people of color; they’re
also affecting women, people with disabilities, lesbians and gay men,
transgender folks, and more. For this particular resource page, however, we’re
focusing on race and what the research shows about the benefits and challenges
of racial diversity.
We hope these articles give you the tools you need to make that case in your
family, school, workplace, and neighborhood, and on social media. — Jeremy Adam
Smith, Editor"
Via Joyce Donahue.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
