Myrtle Beach mayor says DEI office name change part of broader 'restructuring'

Myrtle Beach mayor says DEI office name change part of broader 'restructuring'

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A city management shakeup is behind the renaming of a Myrtle Beach agency previously focused solely on diversity, inclusion and equity -- or DEI, Mayor Brenda Bethune said on Tuesday. "It was not just a name change," Bethune told reporters Tuesday of the city's decision in October to change its office of diversity, equity and inclusion to community engagement. "Diversity and inclusiveness is always a priority of ours…

Was Myrtle Beach DEI Name Change a Direct Response to Trump?

Residents continue to question if Myrtle Beach DEI positions were changed because of the November elections. This concern reflects broader national tensions regarding diversity and inclusion initiatives post-election. As political climates shift, local communities often feel the ripple effects, raising questions about the future of DEI in their regions. Many residents are actively discussing what these changes mean for their community and its va…

City of Myrtle Beach restructures departments, changes name of DEI Office

The city of Myrtle Beach’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office is no more after a quiet restructuring of city departments — but city leaders say it isn't due to President Donald Trump’s victory.