A national conservative nonprofit group is thanking Alabama’s governor for her actions against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in the Yellowhammer State.
Building America’s Future announced the new project titled “Opportunity for All: Dismantling DEI” which will educate Americans on the harmful impacts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in American society, especially in our higher education institutions.
The new project is being rolled out with a digital ad titled “Thank You Governor” that will run in five state to thank Republican Governors, including Gov. Kay Ivey, for their legislative and executive actions to rid their state of DEI policies.
Ivey singed a law in March that prohibits public schools and universities from maintaining or funding DEI programs or offices; while also requiring public universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex” — which Alabama law defines as “the physical condition of being male or female, as stated on the individual’s original birth certificate.”
In the time since, colleges and universities across the state have announced their plans to comply with the law in shutting down their DEI offices and programming. The law also applies to state agencies and public schools.
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According to their website, the conservative group’s work ranges from education to good government to jobs and the economy. We promote big ideas that will improve the lives of all Americans and ensure our continued prosperity, security, and strength.
“DEI policies directly undermine the values that make this country great – the American belief that hard work and integrity define your success, not your skin color or identity,” Katie Miller, Senior Advisor to Building America’s Future said in a statement. “Building America’s Future thanks the Republican Governors who are standing up for common sense and fighting back against the radical left’s push for DEI in all parts of our society, and hope more Governors will join the fight to dismantle DEI.”
The ad includes a call to action to post #EndDEI to thank the Governors who are leading on this issue.
Other governors highlighted in the campaign include:
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
- Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” Weekdays 9-11 am on WVNN. You can follow him on Twitter @Yaffee
