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Virginia community colleges end DEI practices

In March, the Virginia Community College System's State Board decided to end policies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at its 23 community colleges, impacting admissions, hiring, and other areas.
The decision by the VCCS was a direct response to President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at eliminating DEI initiatives, which are designed to overcome historic inequities.
The Trump administration warned colleges and universities to end race-based decision-making or risk losing federal funding, which many institutions rely on for Pell Grants and student loans.
VCCS State Board Chair Terri Thompson, reappointed by former Governor Ralph Northam, stated that adopting a resolution and amending language were critical to ensure federal funding for Virginia's Community Colleges, with VCCS Chancellor David Doré adding that the changes don't affect the system's mission.
Delegate Michael Jones told WRIC that the board needs to reverse the decision because VCCS diversity policies help ensure minorities have the same opportunities as their White counterparts, while Delegate Tom Garrett introduced proposals to amend the Virginia Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on race and sex.

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