Felicity Crawford

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Special Education, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, Boston University
More than 440 anti-DEI bills have been introduced in 42 states since the 2023 Supreme Court decision that ended race-conscious college admissions. J Studios/Getty Images

Reducing diversity, equity and inclusion to a catchphrase undermines its true purpose

When used as an abbreviation, DEI’s role in tackling racism and bias becomes susceptible to political manipulation and dismantling.

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