The Preamble

The Preamble

This Debate Isn’t About DEI -- it's About Power. Here's Why.

A historian unpacks the deeper forces at play.

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Jemar Tisby, PhD
Mar 05, 2025
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In late January, a tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C. killed 67 people.

Who knew it would turn into a debate on diversity?

President Trump quickly speculated that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) might have been the cause of the crash.

Challenged by a reporter as to h…

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