FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS STATEMENT
January 20, 2025
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January 20, 2025 –– Dr. Andrea Abrams, executive director of Defending American Values Coalition, a member of the American Pride Rises Network, issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration will issue an executive order targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the federal government:
“An executive order banning all initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government, along with legislative attacks like the Dismantle DEI Act, are cowardly, alarming assaults on our nation’s economy and the fundamental American values of diversity, equity and inclusion. By targeting DEI policies and initiatives, this administration seeks to hoard opportunity for a select few and reverse the progress made by veterans, the disabled and millions of Americans.
“Diversity, equity and inclusion is not a partisan issue. The majority approve of these core American values that benefit our economy and strengthen democracy by ensuring that all people, no matter their background or zip code, have the freedom and opportunity to thrive in our nation. Our nation has measurably benefited from DEI by fueling economic growth and resilience through companies that drive innovation and attract top talent. Policies that aim to dismantle these efforts weaken the fabric of our country, hinder our economic progress and could set our nation back for generations to come.
“Companies and organizations that wish to be on the right side of history must stand firm in their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion despite the new administration. We cannot abandon the core values that make our nation great when politically expedient but morally repugnant. Our nation’s future depends on our commitment to ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to achieve their American Dream.”
About American Pride Rises:
American Pride Rises (APR) is an initiative committed to protecting pathways to the American Dream by fighting for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive America for all.