This is called “nerve”…
Utah’s Republican governor, Spencer Cox, is receiving backlash for banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) incentives and celebrating Black History Month—in the same week—the Salt Lake Tribune reports.
On Jan. 30, Cox signed HB261 into law, requiring public schools to remove all references to diversity posted in offices and open programming to everyone. For example, a Black cultural center, found in numerous K-12 grade schools and colleges, will now be forced to serve white students. It’s a huge step backward since Cox signed the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, which promises to “foster cultures of inclusion in every aspect of our organizations and society while addressing social injustice and inequality, and condemning all forms of prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination.”
Just two days later, Cox tweeted in celebration of BHM: “February is #BlackHistoryMonth, and we honor the resilience, courage, and contributions African Americans have made to our state and nation,” Cox wrote. “We celebrate Black communities and remain committed to improving access to opportunity.”