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Wake school board member apologizes for 'mediocre white men' comment

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Sam Hershey was criticizing opponents of diversity, equity and inclusion when he made a comment that people interpreted in ways he says he didn't intend.

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DEI tug-of-war in Wake County Schools stirs tensions among board, parents

Amid new Trump-era policies abandoning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has chosen not to dismantle its own Office of Equity Affairs, prompting some North Carolinians to warn of potential funding cuts that could impact the district. Tuesday night’s WCPSS board meeting revealed deepening divisions over DEI policies, with heated exchanges between supporters and critics. Seven of the n…

2 days ago

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NC School Board Member Apologizes For Telling Anti-DEI Advocates The Truth About ‘Mediocre White Men’

Wake County, North Carolina, school board member Sam Hershey apologized for insulting "mediocre white men" in defense of DEI.

3 days ago

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Wake school board member apologizes for 'mediocre white men' comment

Sam Hershey was criticizing opponents of diversity, equity and inclusion when he made a comment that people interpreted in ways he says he didn't intend.

4 days ago·Raleigh, United States

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