The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart DEI? You’re Fired! with Heather McGhee
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Apr 17, 2025 
Heather McGhee, author of "The Sum of Us," delves into the myths surrounding anti-DEI sentiment, particularly during the Trump administration. She discusses how racial grievances are weaponized to serve powerful interests. The conversation reveals how true inclusivity can benefit society as a whole, not just marginalized groups. McGhee also tackles the manipulation of diversity narratives and critiques the harmful impacts of recent political strategies on job security and public health for diverse communities.
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Drained Pools
- Heather McGhee connects current attacks on diversity to the past.
- She recalls how white townspeople drained public pools rather than integrate them.
Attacks on Universities
- The attack on universities sacrifices American ingenuity and research.
- This act is driven by a desire for control, not a genuine concern for values.
Exclusionary Housing Policies
- Past policies explicitly excluded Black people from economic opportunities like homeownership.
- These policies, rooted in racist assumptions about credit risk, explain current wealth disparities.
