As A Black & Queer Woman, Watching My School Dismantle DEI Feels Like A Betrayal

Emory University to discontinue DEI initiatives

ATLANTA. – Emory University has made the decision to discontinue its programs and offices related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

As A Black & Queer Woman, Watching My School Dismantle DEI Feels Like A Betrayal

It was the second Wednesday of my fall senior semester at Emory University, and I had just gotten out of a seminar when I turned on my phone to check my email. One new message. The subject line was unassuming: Update on DEI Offices and Programs. The sender was unremarkable: the office of our (interim) president. But the first line of the email was a gut punch. My steps slowed in the hallway as I scanned the page. “This is a hard and important st…

Georgia NAACP Urges Emory University to Reverse Decision to Close DEI Offices Amid Federal Pressure - Legalization Profiles

Atlanta, GA – The Georgia NAACP has publicly called on Emory University to reconsider its recent decision to shutter its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs. The civil rights organization warns that it may pursue legal action if the university does not reverse course. This development comes as Emory cites pressure from the White House and adherence to federal mandates as reasons behind the closure of these vital programs.…