13:I[2754,["2972","static/chunks/2972-6f5d56019c5c6a42.js","3868","static/chunks/app/tags/%5Bid%5D/page-e0de42c5bec059fc.js"],"default",1] 14:I[8387,["2972","static/chunks/2972-6f5d56019c5c6a42.js","3868","static/chunks/app/tags/%5Bid%5D/page-e0de42c5bec059fc.js"],"default",1] 17:I[2972,["2972","static/chunks/2972-6f5d56019c5c6a42.js","3868","static/chunks/app/tags/%5Bid%5D/page-e0de42c5bec059fc.js"],""] 15:T4ed,

National Gallery Halts Diversity Efforts Following Trump Order

The National Gallery of Art has abruptly ended its diversity and inclusion programs in direct response to a controversial executive order issued during the Trump administration targeting workplace training on racial and social justice issues.

The executive order, signed in September 2020, prohibited federal contractors from conducting diversity training that the administration deemed 'divisive' or promoting 'anti-American' concepts related to systemic racism and unconscious bias.

Key implications of this decision include:

Suspension of employee training programs focused on cultural competency
Potential reduction in recruitment efforts targeting underrepresented communities
Disruption of ongoing initiatives to increase representation in museum leadership

Museum leadership cited legal compliance and potential funding risks as primary motivations for discontinuing these programs, despite widespread criticism from arts and equity advocates.

The decision highlights the ongoing challenges cultural institutions face in maintaining diversity and inclusion efforts amid shifting political landscapes.

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Google Scales Back Diversity Initiatives Amid Political Pressure

Google has announced a significant reduction in its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing constraints imposed by federal policy changes during the Trump administration. This strategic pivot reflects the complex landscape of workplace diversity efforts in re

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