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Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Mayor Woodfin criticizes Trump Executive Order eliminating federal DEI programs

The move is reminiscent of Alabama Senate Bill 129, the law signed last year that effectively outlawed all DEI programs at public universities.

January 24, 2025

College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law

The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October.

January 15, 2025

Community leaders call for Walmart boycott in response to DEI elimination

Walmart's decision includes the discontinuation of efforts designed to address systemic inequities.

November 28, 2024

Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama

The responses among Alabama educators were particularly damning of the state.

October 23, 2024

Sen. Tuberville supports repealing sexual harassment, diversity programs in CHIPS Act

Tuberville wants to repeal parts of the CHIPS Act meant to reduce sexual harassment and increase opportunities for underrepresented workers.

June 20, 2024

AGs call for revision to American Bar Association’s diversity policy

The coalition claims that the ABA Standard 206 does not comply with the United States Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision.

June 7, 2024

Jacksonville State announces closure of DEI office

This is the first publicly known action from an Alabama university responding to the state's new anti-DEI law.

May 23, 2024