As Ed pointed out this morning, the incoming Trump administration has hit the ground running when it comes to rollbacks of federal DEI efforts and affirmative action. Today, CNN decided an explainer was in order and published a story titled “What is DEI, and why is it dividing America?” Here’s CNN’s explanation:
Among seven DEI experts and industry leaders CNN has interviewed, most had a shared vision for what constitutes the concept:
- Diversity is embracing the differences everyone brings to the table, whether those are someone’s race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability or other aspects of social identity.
- Equity is treating everyone fairly and providing equal opportunities.
- Inclusion is respecting everyone’s voice and creating a culture in which people from all backgrounds feel encouraged to express their ideas and…
