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DEI Under Attack: The Truth from the Frontlines of Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moderator: Dr. Jamal Watson, Professor Trinity Washington University, Executive Editor of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Panelists: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Distinguished Professor, Vanderbilt University Dr. Christina Greer, Associate Professor, Fordham University, Dr. Annette Gordon Reed, Professor, Harvard University Natasha S.

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The Boycott That Could Shake Corporate America

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Reverend Al Sharpton NEW YORK-- The National Action Network (NAN) is preparing to launch a nationwide boycott against PepsiCo if the company doesn't reverse its recent decision to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the next three weeks. In a powerful letter sent to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta on Friday, Rev. Al Sharpton expressed "profound disappointment" that the company would abandon inclusion commitments that helped build its brand and fostered trust with millions of

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