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HISTORICAL FACTS: 10 | History Defined

We analyzed racial justice statements from the 500 largest US companies and found that DEI officials really did have an influence

In 2020, American businesses responded to an unprecedented wave of racial justice protests with an equally unprecedented surge in corporate commitments. Even as President Donald Trump was calling protesters “terrorists,” companies in industries across the U.S. pledged donations, launched diversity initiatives and issued statements in support of equity and inclusion.

The Conversation

A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing parts of President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts among federal contractors and grant recipients

The Independent UK

Farage rails against equality policies and says he is ‘not a fan’ of Andrew Tate

The Reform UK leader praised Donald Trump’s US administration for scrapping policies aimed at improving equality in American workplaces.

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DEI Is Dying in the Private Sector

Diversity, equity, and inclusion sound good. But DEI programs divide people more than they empower.

Reason

Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI era

The Black creators of some consumers products are rethinking their business plans as major U.S. companies end or water down their diversity, equity and inclusion programs

The Independent UK

Donald Trump’s ‘war on woke’ is fast becoming a war on science. That’s incredibly dangerous

Contrary to claims by the US president, we have found that diversity initiatives result in better scientists and greater progress, says Christina Pagel, a member of Independent Sage

The Guardian - UK

Texas’ DEI bans: What to know about the term and the debate

Diversity, equity and inclusion has become highly politicized — and there’s no standard definition for what it is.

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Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination

Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.

The Texas Tribune

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s anti-woke onslaught: ‘It’s hard to wrap your head around’

Late-night hosts discuss the dismantling of the Department of Education and the Pentagon’s sloppy anti-DEI efforts

The Guardian - US

What the fight against DEI is all about

The Trump administration wants to pretend that the world is a meritocracy where white men happen to be the best

Salon

Facing anti-DEI investigations, colleges cut ties with nonprofit targeted by conservatives

The U.S. Education Department says it has investigated dozens of universities for alleged racial discrimination, citing ties to a nonprofit organization that has helped Black and Latino students pursue business degrees

The Independent UK

Stephen A. Smith Challenges President Trump to Come on Show and Defend Stance on DEI

Stephen A. Smith’s offer comes after an article highlighting Jackie Robinson’s military service was briefly taken down by the Department of Defense.

Sports Illustrated

Australian university researchers told ‘woke gender ideology’ among reasons behind Trump funding cuts

Researchers receive memo notifying ‘temporary’ funding pause prompting push for Australian government to pursue European partnerships

The Guardian - AU

Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry

The Pentagon has restored some webpages highlighting the wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans

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Pentagon removes web pages about Holocaust remembrance, 9/11 to comply with Trump DEI order

Content takedowns come as administration has made combating antisemitism a major focus

Sports Illustrated

Department of Defense Restores Jackie Robinson Article After Anti-Diversity Wipe

The department sent ESPN two highly contradictory statements.

The Independent UK

Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson's military service suddenly missing amid DEI purge

A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson’s military service is now missing

Fortune

One point in the DEI debate everyone can agree on

Nondiscrimination isn’t just a legal obligation, it’s good for business—and investors and their representatives know it.

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The Independent UK

Military slices out web pages about WWII Native American code talkers to comply with Trump order to eradicate DEI

Military has long credited Indigenous code units for serving key roles in WWI and WWII

The Fashion Central

GB News Host Grills Wes Streeting Over £122k NHS DEI Job in Fiery Showdown

GB News presenter Camilla Tominey didn’t hold back as she confronted Health Secretary Wes Streeting over Labour’s decision to abolish NHS England.

The Guardian - US

Ex-Project 2025 chief says Trump’s actions are beyond his ‘wildest dreams’

Project 2025 alarmed progressives by pushing deep cuts to government, LGBTQ+ protections and DEI efforts

Reason

Anti-DEI Executive Orders Can Go Forward, for Now, Says Federal Appeals Court

A district judge had "found the provisions likely unconstitutional and issued a nationwide injunction" against them; the Fourth Circuit just stayed that injunction, pending full consideration of the issue on appeal.

The Guardian - US

A graduate’s arrest and Trump’s ‘pincer attack’ on higher education

The administration is cutting funds and threatening what it sees as liberal bastions, such as Columbia University, where it detained Mahmoud Khalil for his pro-Palestinian activism

The Independent UK

Arlington Cemetery scrubs info on famous Black, Hispanic, and female veterans to comply with Trump orders

The purge follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s declaration that ‘DEI is dead’ as he implements Trump’s agenda at the Pentagon

The Independent UK

Fired engineer sues Honeywell over DEI programs he claims ‘violated’ his Christian beliefs

Exclusive: Justin Wright claims in a federal lawsuit that participating in diversity initiatives “would require him to endorse a worldview in direct conflict with his faith.”

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