The article outlines the author's principles regarding race and justice in the U.S., emphasizing the historical context of legalized bigotry from 1776 to 1964. It highlights the need for the government to address past injustices without continuing racial discrimination. The author critiques Trump's executive orders that ban diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, arguing they hinder efforts to improve representation of marginalized groups and potentially violate federal civil rights laws. The importance of educating the public about historical injustices alongside legal compliance is stressed as a key responsibility of leadership.
When I write about race and justice in the United States, my thinking is guided by a few simple principles.
We can and should correct the consequences of both historical and contemporary injustice without engaging in additional racial discrimination.
Harmonizing these principles is the moral and legal responsibility of every presidential administration, and Donald Trump is already failing.
Instead, they block the government from lawfully and fairly seeking to increase the representation of historically marginalized people in the federal government.
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