Amna Nawaz
Amna Nawaz
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Why diversity initiatives at colleges and companies are facing political backlash

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February 15, 2024

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The debate over diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in colleges and universities has been heating up around the country. The political and actual backlash to past DEI programs has been growing. John Yang breaks down more of what this dispute is about and what the stakes are in the world of higher education for our series, Race Matters.

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