Blacks Bewail Gains Made in USA By Trump

 Nadene Goldfoot                                      

After crying to my friend about Trump's "Deal, "  he immediately brought to my attention that Blacks are crying, too, over their dealings with Trump's management.  .   

Trump has faced persistent accusations of utilizing divisive racial rhetoric. Critics often point to his initial rise to public prominence via a 1973 Department of Justice housing discrimination lawsuit as part of a long historical pattern of bias. Activists and civil rights organizations frequently condemn his administration's efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and to restrict curricula focused on systemic racism.

"President Donald J. Trump’s administration has dismantled federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, restricted the enforcement of the "disparate-impact" civil rights standard across housing and employment, and ordered federal cultural institutions to adjust historical exhibits. 

The administration views these actions as necessary moves to restore equal opportunity and meritocracy.  "Where had it gone and by who????"   Conversely, critics argue these policies reverse 60 years of civil rights gains". How can such an event be seen with two completely different views!!!The orders encompass everything from migration to TikTok to climate change and could have major implications for our communities.

DEI has faced major political and legal shifts. At the federal level, executive orders have restricted or phased out many government-affiliated diversity initiatives, leadership programs that factor in race, and agency funding. 

Private sector approaches are also evolving, with many corporations shifting focus from explicit DEI initiatives to broader "talent and opportunity" or merit-based frameworks.

Trump's "Improvement" intends to promote fair treatment, equal opportunity, and representation for historically marginalized groups. These initiatives generally focus on diversifying personnel, ensuring fair policies, and fostering a workplace culture of belonging. 

Core Concepts

• Diversity: Ensures a workforce, student body, or organization represents a wide array of backgrounds, including race, gender, age, physical ability, and socioeconomic status.
• Equity: Focuses on impartiality and fairness by identifying and removing systemic barriers that may disadvantage specific groups.
• Inclusion: Cultivates a welcoming culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.  
• It all sounds good, but it is loose enough to backfire so that many Blacks feel marginized once again. 

• End qualified immunity for police officers and departments that violate Americans’ constitutional rights.

  The House and Senate are debating the Justice In Policing Act 2020. We need an end to qualified immunity.

  The bill also put more money into police departments instead of in Community initiatives. We need to redirect funds and prioritize investment in community health, education, and housing. 

  Background: Why we need to End Qualified Immunity For PolIce Officers

  According to a National Academy of Sciences study black men are two-and-a-half times more likely to be killed by law enforcement over their lifetime than white men. Over the course of their lives, approximately one in every 1,000 black men can expect to be killed by police. 

Resource:

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