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DEI July 28

University runs damage control amid concerns it hides illegals, upholds reverse discrimination

Belmont University in Tennessee has hired an external partner for compliance review amid concerns the Christian school rebranded reverse-discrimination policies.

Culture Trends July 28

Investigation finds RI Public School District offered student loan forgiveness to only non-White teachers

Providence Public School District's 'Educator of Color Loan Forgiveness Program' was deemed discriminatory for excluding White teachers from $25,000 student loan relief opportunity.

US Education July 25

Trans bathroom policies have 10 days to go, Trump Education Department warns 5 Virginia school districts

The Department of Education is giving five northern Virginia school districts 10 days to revise transgender bathroom policies or face enforcement after an investigation.

White House July 25

Michelle Obama portraitist's exhibit with trans Statue of Liberty pulled after pressure from Vance

Artist Amy Sherald canceled her Smithsonian show after Vice President JD Vance raised concerns about divisive content violating a Trump executive order.

Media July 25

Civil rights organization declares 'state of national emergency,' citing attacks on DEI

Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, discussed the organization's efforts to resist what he calls an unprecedented assault on civil rights gains of the last 70 years.

Senate Hearings July 23

Sen. Hirono slammed after suggesting anti-DEI lawmakers doubt her trustworthiness because she is a minority

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt slams Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, for suggesting that critics of DEI initiatives must inherently view her with suspicion since she is a minority.

DEI July 23

WATCH: DEI efforts were rebranded at 2 red-state colleges to skirt Trump orders, staffers admit

Despite state and federal prohibitions on DEI, two of Tennessee's largest universities have found strategic ways to continue their work — changing names but not missions, according to undercover conversations with faculty and staff.

Federal Courts July 22

Federal judge slaps temporary restraining order on Mississippi DEI ban

Mississippi law banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools and universities paused by federal judge who cited free speech concerns.

DEI July 18

Christian university rebranding DEI to evade Trump order, enroll illegals, Tennessee rep says

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., demanded a probe into Belmont University after undercover recordings allegedly revealed a staff admitted to maintaining DEI initiatives despite Trump directives.

DEI July 17

DHS cancels $18.5 million in Biden-era grants designated to fund LGBTQ and DEI programs

The Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem are canceling $18.5 million in grants they say were funding DEI and LGBTQ initiatives.

Opinion July 14

One state's bold fight against classroom indoctrination targets woke 'welcome' signs

The debate over 'Everyone Is Welcome Here' signs in Idaho schools highlights tensions between parental authority and DEI-related classroom displays