HUD rejects Asheville’s Helene recovery plan because of its DEI targets
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development rejected Asheville's recovery plan due to its inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion criteria.
- HUD Secretary Scott Turner stated that DEI elements in Asheville's plan are 'unacceptable' and emphasized compliance with the president's executive order.
- Asheville's plan included a $15 million Small Business Support Program prioritizing assistance for minority and women-owned businesses, which HUD found problematic.
- Despite the rejection, Asheville is working with HUD representatives to revise the plan for compliance.
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Students, Mayor Mahoney urge Jackson College not to give up DEI
Students speak out against cuts to DEI-related programs at Jackson College, including Sisters of Strength and Men of Merit, as well as related staff cuts. Jackson College President Daniel Phelan recently announced a list of changes, including staffing, program, curricular, and communications, aimed at compliance with President Trump's Executive Order banning DEI. Meeting Monday evening, the College's Trustees said the changes were necessary to n…
US Secretary of HUD shuts down DEI priorities in hurricane relief
US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner has ended Asheville’s plan to distribute hurricane relief funding based on diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) qualifications rather than by need. “Once again, let me be clear, DEI is dead at HUD,” Turner told Fox News. “We will not provide funding to any program or grantee that does not comply with President Trump’s executive orders.” Turner referenced an executive order signed …
‘Resilient Appalachian mountain people’: Small business in NC uses property to help neighbors after Hurricane Helene
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WGHP) – A small business in Swannanoa is using its property to help neighbors six months after Hurricane Helene hit. “Swannanoa is doing OK. We are very resilient Appalachian mountain people,” said Jenica Grooms from Swannanoa. HELENE RECOVERY: Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21 Road to Recovery Grooms said since Helene hit their community, they have been loud enough to get continued support fro…
Trump admin makes Asheville remove ‘DEI’ language to access hurricane relief aid
The Trump administration recently denied a funding request from the city of Asheville, North Carolina, to help its recovery from Hurricane Helene, telling the city it must cut a program meant to aid female and minority contractors.
HUD Cuts Funding To Deep-Blue City Over Woke Hurricane Relief Plan: ‘DEI Is Dead At HUD’ * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Russell Bartlett
In a bold move against woke policies, HUD cuts funding for Asheville’s hurricane relief plan over its DEI initiatives. Discover how this decision aligns with the Trump administration's agenda and what it means for future federal funding.
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