Senator Art Haywood holds press conference to condemn rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Philadelphia, Pa – – January 23, 2025 – Today, Senator Art Haywood hosted a press conference at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church to condemn the Trump Administration’s egregious diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and affirmative action policies. Joined by prominent community leaders, faith leaders and supporters, the event highlighted the devastating impact of these rollbacks on marginalized communities and underscored the importance of protecting civil rights progress.

Speakers included Rev. Carolyn C. Cavanesspastor of Mother Bethel AME Church; Rafael Alvarez-febo Esperanza; Reverend Gregory Holstonactivist for social and racial justice; AND Bishop J. Louis Felton Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ. Each speaker emphasized the need to protect DEI policies as a means of advancing justice, fairness, and dignity for all persons.

“Whether black, brown or white, however you identify, we all have dignity. The righteous demand for racial justice cannot be erased by a punitive president, he said Senator Haywood. “I wear glasses. These glasses support me see better; They show me the way forward. Dei are glasses for America. Diversity, equity and inclusion are the way of America. “

Speakers called on Pennsylvanians to take action to protect and advance policies that promote justice and fairness and to hold leaders accountable for decisions that undermine civil rights progress.

For follow-up questions or to request comment, please contact Wallace Weaver, Director of Communications, at Wallace.weaver@pasenate.org Or 267-575-9792.

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