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Every February, we celebrate Black History Month by celebrating the achievements of African Americans who shaped the country. From Frederick Douglas to Booker T. Washington, and from Thomas Sowell to Ben Carson, Black Excellence has always been defined by perseverance, hard work and merit.
However, in recent years, the very concept of merit has been attacked by the so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) movement. This is a movement that is far more harmful than good for the black community.
Over the past few months, businesses have abandoned their DEI initiatives at a fierce pace, particularly in the wake of Donald Trump's historic election victory. Walmart, Target, Meta, McDonald's, John Deere, Ford, Harley-Davidson, Lowe, Molson Coors, Caterpillar, Toyota, Nissan, Boeing, and more have reduced or eliminated everything, with more companies lined up in their footsteps.
In public schools, Day helped to cultivate a culture of excuses rather than excellence. (istock)
Some faced grassroots pressures led by activists such as Robbie Starbuck. Others were responding to recent court decisions, including the 2024 Supreme Court ruling that created legal liability for businesses that continue to discriminate based on race and gender. Moreover, others are simply trying to curry favor with the new administration and anticipate the expected regulations.
I feel that Black History Month will be different this year. And we cannot disrupt the victims
These regulations have already come in the form of executive orders from President Trump that bans federal discriminatory practices and encourages private companies to follow suits.
It's time.
For years, corporate America and government agencies have embraced DEI as a solution to racial disparities. But instead of empowering Black Americans, Day's policy has pushed us to the sidelines.
These initiatives prioritize identity over merit, overshadow the achievements of black experts, suggesting that they cannot compete on a level playing field. Worse, Dei shifts focus from the real issues that hinder black people's success and redirect resources towards causes that have nothing to do with our progress.
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See what's going on today. The illegal immigration and the transgender movement is rising more than Black Americans. Billions of dollars have been attracting attention for non-citizen programs, but black neighborhood public schools continue to fail their students.
In public schools, Day helped to cultivate a culture of excuses rather than excellence. Too many black children are said to be acceptable for breakdown grades because expectations should be low. I personally saw kids being taught to believe it's okay just because they're black. It's not empowerment – it's the indoctrination of failure.
At the heart of the problem is the victim thinking that Dei breeds. Instead of addressing real disparities such as the catastrophic effects of fathers in the black community, public schools would rather promote racial allocations and boning academic standards.
DEI supporters are vehemently opposed to school choices. Not because they care about black students, but because they want to control the system and choose winners and losers. If they really wanted to raise black children, they will help parents empower them to choose a better school for their children.
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Even in the realm of Black History Month, Day plays a disturbing role in erasing certain black voices. Where can I find the celebrations of Ben Carson, Thomas Sowell and Condoleeza Rice? Why not take a look at a major news outlet that highlights the contributions of NFL veteran and black conservative HUD secretary Scott Turner during the Super Bowl season?
The answer is simple. Dei is not about diversity in thought. It's about ideological compatibility.
We must return to reject Day's false promises and celebrate black accomplishments based on merit, character and patience.
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Black history is filled with men and women who have overcome adversity not for handouts or allocations, but for resilience and God-given talent. That's a legacy we should respect, not a move to teach children that can't succeed without crutches.
It's time to stand up to the excellence of genuine black people and ensure future generations are not bound by Day's low expectations, but instead are inspired by the infinite possibilities of hard work and merit.
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