DEI DISMANTLED! 

Meeting Description: The Dismantling of DEI

What’s Next?

As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives face elimination under a new executive order, how will this affect our communities, workplaces, and opportunities?

This meeting brings together healthcare experts, educators, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and local business representatives for an important discussion on the widespread effects of ending DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs. We will examine how this shift impacts communities of people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups and explore strategies to advocate for, adapt to, and sustain progress.

What is Trump’s Executive Order on DEI?

On January 21, 2025, Donald Trump signed the executive order titled:
"Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity."

This order aims to eliminate DEI programs across all federal agencies, education, and workplaces by:

✅ Revoking funding for DEI initiatives in public and private sectors
✅ Banning mandatory DEI training in government agencies and federal contractors
✅ Removing diversity-focused hiring programs and affirmative action policies
✅ Restricting data collection on race, gender, and LGBTQ+ identity in hiring and education
✅ Emphasizing "merit-based" hiring and promotions, rather than equity-focused policies

This significant policy shift could increase barriers for marginalized communities and reduce accountability for discrimination, affecting workplaces, schools, and economic opportunities.

Key Topics of Discussion:

• Breaking down the executive order – What does it mean for our communities?

• Workplace & economic impact – Will discrimination and bias increase?

• Education & students – How will the removal of DEI programs affect students of color and LGBTQ+ youth?

• Healthcare disparities – What does this mean for access to culturally competent care?

• Legal & policy shifts – What rights and protections still exist?

• Actionable next steps – How can we advocate and sustain progress in a post-DEI landscape?

Why This Conversation Matters:

This executive order directly impacts communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups by limiting opportunities, protections, and access to critical resources. We must come together to discuss what’s next and how we can continue to push for equity and inclusion.