Plot to Defund Black America. Universities Dismantle DEI Under Trump Pressure.
February 21, 2026
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A coordinated effort is reshaping higher education by targeting diversity programs and cutting institutional partnerships tied to Black advancement.
University partnerships are collapsing under federal pressure tied to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Programs supporting minority PhD pipelines, scholarships, and research access are being slashed. What’s framed as compliance is restructuring access to higher education for Black students nationwide.
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