Florida’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has swept up a nearly six-decade-old St. Patrick’s Day parade, triggering outrage in Delray Beach and a scramble to save the Irish celebration.
City officials announced they would not host the parade or Pride event in 2027, citing a new state law restricting local government support for DEI activities. The decision prompted critics to point out that a campaign against identity-based programming, which has been known to target Black Americans, now threatens a longstanding celebration of Irish heritage…