As we enter Black History Month, I want to make one thing clear: President Trump will do anything to make America less fair, less just, and less inclusive.
As a proud member of the Congressional Black Caucus, I am deeply disappointed in the new diversity, equity, and inclusion rollbacks taking place in our federal government that are aimed at limiting opportunities for Black Americans and Black communities.
One of Donald Trump’s first actions was terminating federal government diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Additionally, all federal employees who work in DEI programs have now been placed on paid leave, and those agencies employing them are tasked with submitting a written plan for their dismissal. Trump is playing politics at the expense of our nation, and we cannot stand for it.
The legacy of groundbreaking Black leaders in OH-11 runs decades long, and as Trump works to wreak havoc on our nation, I will continue to support programs that promote fair hiring, support small minority-owned businesses, and ensure our nation represents everyone – not just a select few. But I cannot do it alone.
Shontel Brown is proud to be elected as the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 11th District. She has spent the last decade serving the people of Ohio and building coalitions. As she enters her second full term in Congress, she will use that experience to continue the fight for affordable quality health care, jobs that pay fair wages, a strong public education system, and to preserve and protect our democracy for generations to come. Will you join her and be the change we need?
