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The importance of equity initiatives in New York City's workforce
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Council Member de la Rosa emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining equity initiatives in New York City, especially in light of federal rollbacks on civil rights protections and DEI programs.
- Rejects the notion that equity initiatives are antithetical to merit
- Explains that DEI efforts are about removing barriers, not providing preferences
- Highlights the historical context of segregation and exclusion rooted in racist laws and gender bias
Carmen de la Rosa
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At a time when the federal government is rolling back critical civil rights protections targeting DI programs, cutting support for inclusive education and weakening enforcement of anti discrimination laws, New York City must stand firm in its values.
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We reject the premise that equity initiatives are antithetical to merit.
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We know that DEI efforts are not about preference, they are about removing barriers that have long denied qualified people opportunities because of who they are.
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Our nation has a deep and painful history of segregation and inclusion and exclusion rooted in racist laws and gender bias.