When Did DEI Become a Racial Dog Whistle?

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/when-did-dei-become-a-racial-dog-whistle-Episode Video Link: In this Need-to-Know episode, Dr. Nsenga Burton explains how DEI, diversity, equity, and inclusion, has been distorted into a racial and political dog whistle.Using the backlash after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Dr. Burton examines how Black leaders were unfairly labeled “DEI” in an attempt to question their qualifications, minimize their leadership, and fuel misinformation.This episode clarifies what DEI actually means, why it matters, and why inclusion and belonging are not about handouts. They are about fairness, access, and opportunity for people who have historically been excluded, even when they were qualified.What you will learnWhat DEI actually meansHow DEI became a political dog whistleWhy qualified Black leaders are often mislabeled and attackedHow misinformation distorts diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingWhy DEI is about access, fairness, and opportunity▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Welcome00:30 Defining DEI01:20 Why DEI is being attacked02:20 The dog whistle strategy03:00 Baltimore bridge collapse example04:05 Black leadership under scrutiny05:10 Dehumanization and misinformation06:20 Belonging and fairness07:20 What DEI is not08:05 Closing moment🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe 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 @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis 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] .