News Mayor Woodfin criticizes Trump Executive Order eliminating federal DEI programs The move is reminiscent of Alabama Senate Bill 129, the law signed last year that effectively outlawed all DEI programs at public universities. Alex JobinJanuary 24, 2025
Courts College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2025
News Community leaders call for Walmart boycott in response to DEI elimination Walmart's decision includes the discontinuation of efforts designed to address systemic inequities. StaffNovember 28, 2024
Education Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama The responses among Alabama educators were particularly damning of the state. Alex JobinOctober 23, 2024
Congress Sen. Tuberville supports repealing sexual harassment, diversity programs in CHIPS Act Tuberville wants to repeal parts of the CHIPS Act meant to reduce sexual harassment and increase opportunities for underrepresented workers. Chance PhillipsJune 20, 2024
Courts AGs call for revision to American Bar Association’s diversity policy The coalition claims that the ABA Standard 206 does not comply with the United States Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision. Mary Claire WootenJune 7, 2024
Education Jacksonville State announces closure of DEI office This is the first publicly known action from an Alabama university responding to the state's new anti-DEI law. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2024