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He was a Hall of Fame player on the gridiron and even more successful beyond. But I never was able to get a good feel on his political leanings. That is until now. He is coming out against his alma mater eliminating DEI.
Smith took to X, the website formerly known as Twitter, to share his disapproval. The move comes after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 267 last May. DeSantis' bill banned state funding for DEI programs in the state's public universities.
"We cannot continue to believe and trust that a team of leaders all made up of the same background will make the right decision when it comes to equality and diversity," Smith wrote in a statement. "History has already proven that is not the case."
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"Instead of showing courage and leadership, we continue to fail based on systemic issues and with this decision," Smith added. "UF has conformed to the political pressures of today's time."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/emmitt-smith-left-utterly-disgusted-after-alma-mater-university-of-florida-eliminates-dei-department/ar-BB1jjR0q?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=20d4249bf9944b7784b6bb0f32757400&ei=21
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,845 posts)As I delve more into The 1619 Project, I am understanding more not only about the continued racism in this country, but the POLITICS behind it.
I wonder if Emmitt Smith has read it as well. I highly recommend it.
malaise
(269,244 posts)RFN
MagickMuffin
(15,972 posts)You should get out more in front of cameras and preach the truth to power.
Johnny2X2X
(19,240 posts)The DEI discussion in this country has been incorrectly framed by the right as giving something to people who don't deserve it. To me, DEI, be it at schools or in business, is not about passing over qualified people to gove something to unqualified people, quite the opposite actually. DEI is about finding the best candidates, even if they aren't white males.