West Virginia Republican lawmakers waste another session fighting the ‘woke’ boogeyman

West Virginia Republican lawmakers waste another session fighting the ‘woke’ boogeyman

Despite Black lawmakers in the West Virginia House of Delegates giving passionate speeches about the dangers of ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Republicans still passed a bill to ban DEI in the state. (Perry Bennett | West Virginia Legislative Photography)The regular session of the West Virginia Legislature ended Saturday night, but not before there was one last big fight that gave the majority a chance to show their disdain for…