LA REPUBLICANS ON DEI PROGRAMS - Republican officials in Louisiana are proposing a ban on teaching about racism at the state's higher education institutions, the latest move amid a wave of legislation across the country aimed at legislating curriculum in the nation's classrooms.
According to NOLA.COM: GOP Party officials in the state want Louisiana lawmakers to prohibit the study of racism at colleges and universities, claiming the "inglorious aspects" of American history are too divisive. The state GOP leadership also wants to nix diversity, equity, and inclusion departments at colleges and universities, claiming without evidence that such agencies stir political tensions on campuses and have overgenerous budgets. US Census data reveals a third of Louisiana residents are African-American.
TX DEI PROGRAMS - The Texas Senate moved forward a bill last night) that would ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in the state's public universities. Republican Senator Brandon Creighton said DEI programs have proved to be "exclusive."
“They (DEI programs) have been shown to be ineffective and they have shown to be politically charged," Creighton said.
The controversial measure which was debated for over five hours is opposed by the NAACP and Democrats in the Texas Legislature. Democratic Senator Judith Zaffirini said killing university's DEI initiatives is a "giant step backwards." The bill now goes to the Texas House for consideration.
