The Root; Published By: Candace McDuffie
As the right continues its attack on education, Louisiana Republican Party officials want lawmakers to stop colleges from teaching racism in their curriculum. According to NOLA.com, the GOP is asserting that the “inglorious aspects” of American history are too divisive to teach.
In addition, Republican leaders also want to get rid of diversity, equity, and inclusion departments “within any institution of higher learning within the state.” The US Census Bureau has reported that a third of Louisiana residents are Black, according to the US Census Bureau.
In a resolution passed Saturday, the GOP asserted—without any proof—that these programs often have generous budgets and caused incendiary political tensions on campuses. It also criticized Louisiana State University and the University of Louisiana System programs, run by Claire Norris, for giving resources to DEI initiatives.
The University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson told Insider in a statement that the GOP resolution was “so foreign to the reality at our institutions it defies comment. In addition, he stated: “We make no statement on the inner workings and platform development of political parties. That is their business. Read more
