TRUMP’s “DEI”
TRUMP's "DEI EXECUTIVE ORDER — THE PROBLEM A Turning Point for Civil Rights and Economic Opportunity The Trump administration has repealed Executive Order 11246—a foundational policy that, for nearly 60 years, safeguarded diversity and civil rights in federal contracting. This isn't just about workplace diversity—it's a direct hit to the civil rights framework that has opened doors to economic opportunities and equal treatment under the law for millions of Americans. What's Changing? This decision disrupts decades of progress, affecting not only diversity initiatives in workplaces but also contracting opportunities for entrepreneurs of color and women. Federal contractors are now required to remove these programs, DEI staff are being sidelined, and investigations into so-called "discriminatory" practices are beginning. But the consequences extend far beyond federal contractors. This change will ripple through: • Civil rights compl...