The Demand Diversity Roundtable, organized shortly after Trump's inauguration, addressed the challenges posed by disinformation campaigns against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Morial emphasized the importance of making a strong statement on civil rights, citing LBJ's 1965 order as crucial for ensuring equal opportunities. The gathering aimed to unify leaders in support of DEI, asserting their alignment with American values and resisting efforts to reverse hard-fought civil rights gains from the past 70 years. Participants rallied behind the Civil Rights Act as a commitment to equal opportunity for all.
We knew [Trump] was coming with it early, so we took a shot and planned the roundtable two days after the inauguration.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are aligned with American values. They are about uniting us, not dividing us.
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