Posts Tagged ‘DEI’
The Shifting Landscape of DEI Under Trump: Which Organizations Are Most at Risk?
by Dalia Wrocherinsky In recent months, President Donald Trump has reignited debates around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by signaling a strong desire to dismantle DEI initiatives in both public and private sectors.[1] The signing of Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” marks a significant step in this direction, signaling a…
Read MoreTarget Faced with Lawsuit After Disastrous DEI Roll-Out
by Tanner Burt Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, also known as “DEI,” has become shorthand for the series of policies and procedures designed to encourage representation and participation of people of different races, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, genders, ages, disabilities, and classes.[1] Heightened public focus on racial injustice within the past decade has included support from large…
Read MoreThe Cost of Change: How the End of Affirmative Action Impacts Grant Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses
by Guest Author As mission-driven lenders, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) increase access to capital in low-income communities through grants, loans, and even technical assistance to small business owners.[1] In support of this mission, CDFI grant programs commonly target minority and women-owned small businesses to support historically underserved communities.[2] However, the Supreme Court’s holdings overturning…
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