Need to Know, with Dr. Nsenga Burton-DEI in Higher Education: The Unseen Consequences

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Examining the Impacts of Abandoning DEI in Higher Education Episode Video Link: In this episode of 'Need to Know,' Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the ongoing relevance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, particularly focusing on their impact within higher education institutions. Dr. Burton highlights the concerning trend where universities, following major corporations' lead like Zoom, discontinue scholarship programs for African American students. She emphasizes the misplaced preemptive actions driven by fear of conservative backlash and underscores the importance of true commitment to DEI.The discussion touches on historical disenfranchisement, the critical role of inclusive educational environments, and the need for substantive, uncomfortable conversations about DEI to foster an equitable society.▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction to Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton00:17: The Impact of DEI on Higher Education00:47: Scholarship Programs and Historical Context01:58: Preemptive Strikes Against DEI Initiatives03:44: The Role of Major Corporations and Outsiders04:40: Consequences of Avoiding Difficult Conversations05:59: The Importance of Inclusive Education07:58: Call to Action for DEI and Inclusive Society09:27: Conclusion and Final Thoughts🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .