The ongoing controversy surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion has spilled over into the 2024 presidential race with Vice President Kamala Harris on the path to becoming the Democratic nominee.Earlier this week, Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett suggested in an interview with CNN’s Manu Raju that President Joe Biden chose Harris as a running mate because she was a Black woman.
“100% she is a DEI hire,” Burchett said.
Supporters have defended Harris, who, if elected, would become the nation’s first female president...
What is DEI?
CNN interviewed seven DEI experts
and industry leaders and asked each to define diversity, equity and
inclusion. Although their responses varied slightly, most had a shared
vision for what constitutes DEI:
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Diversity is embracing the differences everyone brings to
the table, whether it’s someone’s race, age, ethnicity, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, physical ability or other aspects of social
identity.
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Equity is treating everyone fairly and providing equal opportunities.
- Inclusion is respecting everyone’s voice and creating a culture where people from all backgrounds feel encouraged to express their ideas and perspectives.
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