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Threat to Inclusion Initiatives Endangers Democracy, Warns Historian

7/21/2025

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are under threat, jeopardizing the hard-fought battles of marginalized communities, especially Black women. Historian Nikole Hannah-Jones warns that ignoring their struggles undermines the very essence of American democracy, asserting that true liberty and equality cannot exist without recognizing their vital contributions to the nation's history.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are under threat, jeopardizing the hard-fought battles of marginalized communities, especially Black women. Historian Nikole Hannah-Jones warns that ignoring their struggles undermines the very essence of American democracy, asserting that true liberty and equality cannot exist without recognizing their vital contributions to the nation's history.