The Fort Worth City Council voted on Tuesday to eliminate its diversity, equity and inclusion programs and to redirect funds to its new Small Business Development Program that it says aligns with federal requirements.
The city said that recent federal executive orders prohibit DEI programs and that by ending these programs, the city will preserve $277 million in federal grants for things like public safety, utilities for low-income housing and funding for city workers.
The city said it is shifting its approach on supporting business opportunities for all, helping ensure all small businesses can thrive without violating federal law…