January 26th 2025.
Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, Alabama recently appeared on CNN to speak out against President Donald Trump's executive orders. He compared these orders to the actions of political leaders in his own state, expressing concern over their potential impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Woodfin noted that Alabama has seen similar attempts to strip away these important programs, with legislators passing laws to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion from colleges and universities. He described this as the "Alabama-fication" of federal government, and expressed disappointment that other Americans are now witnessing this at the national level.
The mayor also pointed out that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives benefit more than just African Americans and other minorities. White women and veterans are among the primary beneficiaries, and Woodfin questioned the motives behind those who seek to dismantle these programs. He asked, "When you say you don't want to support veterans or women, what are you really saying? Who are you trying to communicate with?"
Woodfin's concerns are backed by data from McKinsey & Company's 2020 Women in the Workplace report, which shows that women are underrepresented at all levels of the corporate pipeline. This disparity is even worse for Black women and other women of color, and the report predicts that it will take nearly 50 years for their representation to reflect their share of the national population.
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson also spoke out against the Alabama law, stating that it is part of a larger agenda to roll back progress and return to the days of Jim and Jane Crow. He firmly stated, "We refuse to go back."
Johnson also criticized President Trump's executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion, calling it "appalling" and warning that it will only worsen America's racial hierarchy. He believes that this order is an attempt to consolidate power and money for the wealthy, at the expense of poor and working-class people.
According to Johnson, this is all part of a larger strategy to redefine the role of government, privatize public services, and further discriminate against marginalized communities. He believes that the recent election has put a target on the backs of Black Americans, and that it is crucial for all Americans to stand up against these harmful policies.
In light of these concerns, Black Voters Matter has launched a new podcast called "Unnamed and Unbound" to challenge President Trump's policies and empower Black communities. They believe that it is important to speak out and take action against any threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our society.
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