Rev. Al Sharpton announced a tenth protest outside the office of DEI-opponent Bill Ackman on 'DEI Thursdays.'

Reverend Al Sharpton, a prominent civil rights leader, has been making waves with his latest call to action. In a press release shared with Black Enterprise, Sharpton announces his plans to lead a protest outside the offices of billionaire hedge fund founder, Bill Ackman. This is the tenth protest organized by Sharpton, as he and his supporters have been showing up every Thursday to raise awareness about the pressing issue of anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion tactics.

Sharpton has identified Ackman as one of the key figures in the opposition against workplace diversity, along with other far-right activists such as Elon Musk and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Sharpton believes that these individuals are intensifying the pushback against diversity initiatives, which has already led to the resignation of Harvard's first Black president, Claudine Gay. According to Sharpton, this is just the beginning as there are ongoing efforts to eliminate Black and Brown professionals from leadership positions in universities.

"This is why NAN (National Action Network) has been rallying and will continue to rally outside the office of Bill Ackman each Thursday," Sharpton asserts.

Joining Sharpton in this fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion is the National Action Network, which is inviting everyone to stand with them every Thursday at 12 PM outside Ackman's office. This is a call to action for all individuals who believe in making a positive change and creating a more inclusive society.

The billionaire investor, Ackman, recently made headlines for his criticism of how his alma mater handled antisemitic rhetoric on campus. However, he has now shifted his focus to DEI, calling it "the root cause of antisemitism" and linking it to Gay's resignation. Interestingly, his views align with those of Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, who has also been vocal about his opposition to DEI efforts by companies like United Airlines and Boeing. Musk has made false claims that diversifying workspaces will compromise safety in the air.

According to NBC News, over 100 bills have been introduced or passed in more than 30 states during their legislative sessions, with the aim of restricting or regulating DEI initiatives. These efforts are a direct response to the 2020 protests that called for schools and companies to become more racially and socially inclusive. There has been a pushback from executives and politicians in various industries, especially higher education, to counter these efforts.

For instance, in Utah, Governor Spencer Cox signed a law requiring public schools to remove all references to diversity from their offices and open programming to everyone. Similarly, the University of Florida eliminated DEI positions on March 4, following a state rule that prohibits the use of state funds for DEI or "political or social activism."

Despite these challenges, Sharpton remains steadfast in his fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion. "We will keep up the drumbeat for the defense of DEI so long as their shameless attacks against diversity persist," he declares. With Sharpton at the forefront, the fight for a more inclusive and equitable society continues. Let us all stand together and make a difference.

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