Intersectionality Matters! 66. Executive Disorder
Mar 12, 2025
Damon Hewitt leads the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, while David Johns heads the National Black Justice Coalition. Russell Robinson specializes in race and sexuality at Berkeley Law, and Nina Turner champions economic and racial justice. Together, they dive into the implications of executive orders undermining civil rights, the need for corporate accountability, and strategies for political engagement among Black communities. They advocate for resilience and collective action to tackle systemic barriers and promote true equity.
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DEI Hire as a Discrediting Tactic
- The term "DEI hire" is used to discredit Black professionals' qualifications, regardless of their accomplishments.
- This tactic aims to push marginalized groups out of leadership positions.
Branding and Assumptions of Competence
- Trump's rhetoric brands Black people and other marginalized groups as incompetent "DEI hires."
- Simultaneously, it assumes competence for white straight men, promoting anti-Blackness and white supremacy.
Blaming DEI for Disasters
- Trump blames DEI for various incidents, including plane crashes and wildfires, without evidence.
- This echoes historical patterns of blaming Black people for societal problems.