Google’s Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Emphasizes the Significance of Racial Equity in Every Sphere
Under the proposed legislation, SB 129, public colleges and government agencies would be required to make significant changes to their DEI offices and initiatives, or even eliminate them entirely. Moreover, the bill seeks to restrict the teaching of academic subjects that focus on gender, race, or identity, which it deems as “divisive concepts.”
In a statement, Governor Ivey expressed her administration’s recognition of the importance of diversity, but emphasized that it should be on their terms. She clarified:
“My Administration has and will continue to value Alabama’s rich diversity, however, I refuse to allow a few bad actors on college campuses – or wherever else for that matter – to go under the acronym of DEI, using taxpayer funds, to push their liberal political movement counter to what the majority of Alabamians believe. We have already taken action to prevent this in our K-12 classrooms, and I am pleased to sign SB129 to protect our college campuses. Supporting academic freedom, embracing diversity of cultures and backgrounds and treating people fairly are all key components of what we believe in Alabama, and I am more than confident that will continue.”
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama expressed concern about the potential impact of SB 129, stating that it could discourage open conversations about race, class, sexuality, and national origin. They argued that the bill unfairly labels these discussions, as well as educational materials and training sessions that support them, as “divisive.”
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