This is an attack on civil rights

Movement family — Donald Trump’s first six months in office have been an intentional assault on people of color, as well as our LGBTQIA+ siblings, folks with disabilities, and other marginalized people.

His administration’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion, education, and affirmative action are all means to the same end: rolling back our hard-earned civil rights. The harms are blunt so I’ll put it bluntly: This is resegregation.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not nice-to-haves. They are essential. Because it’s essential to ensure that our babies are afforded a better future than their ancestors were forced to endure. It is essential that we fight discrimination and prejudice.

That’s why I proudly re-introduced a bill to codify equity across the federal government and promote equal opportunity for all — especially people of color, women, folks from rural communities, individuals with disabilities, and everyone who has been systematically marginalized.

I will not stand by as Trump and extremists Republicans resegregate this country. Attacks on DEI are an attack on all of us. If you agree, please chip in $25 or anything you can to help us continue to defend DEI and stop Trump from rolling back our civil rights.

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Back in 2022, I worked with the White House to announce an executive order which launched a historic, whole-of-government effort to advance equity across federal agencies. The key ideas in the Equity in Government Act continue that important work.

On day one of his second term, Trump reversed this executive order. Since then:

• I’ve been outspoken about Trump’s harmful executive actions on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the layoffs of DEI employees.
• In February, I re-introduced H.R. 40 alongside Senator Cory Booker which would finally address the lasting legacy of slavery and put us on a path toward reparations for African American descendants of enslaved people.
• I’ve consistently called out Trump’s attacks on Smithsonian museums and Black history for what they are: Anti-Blackness on steroids. And I’ve called for the investigation of his attempts to erase the histories of marginalized communities.

Six months into Trump’s occupancy of the White House, and I’m not just playing defense — I’m continuing to advance an affirmative vision for a more equitable, inclusive America.

I’m fighting for the dignity and humanity of every single person who calls this country home. This fight is far from finished, and if you’re with me, please pitch in $25 or any amount you can to strengthen our progressive movement.

In Solidarity,

Ayanna