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The Megyn Kelly Show

A DEI Session, Bullying, and a Tragic Suicide: Megyn Kelly Show Weekend Extra | Ep. 606

Aug 12, 2023
Megyn Kelly talks to journalist Rupa Subramanya about her report on a tragic suicide resulting from a DEI session. They discuss pushback against the narrative, racism debate between Canada and the US, consequences of remaining silent, and the need for vigilance in DEI training.
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  • The DEI training session led to the tragic suicide of Richard Bilkstow, highlighting the detrimental effects of a toxic training experience on mental health
  • Richard Bilkstow's career and personal life were severely impacted by the distressing DEI training incident, resulting in isolation, marginalization, and the loss of professional opportunities

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The Tragic Consequences of DEI Training

This podcast episode discusses the tragic suicide of Richard Bilkstow, a Toronto principal, following his experience with a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training session. The DEI training, outsourced by the Toronto District School Board to the Cojo Institute, had a negative impact on Richard and led to his isolation and humiliation. Despite Richard's polite pushback and defense of Canada's inclusiveness compared to the US, he was labeled a racist by the session leader, Kiki Ojot-Thompson. The session recordings reveal Kiki mocking Richard and treating him as an example of white supremacy. The intense stress and subsequent mistreatment from the school board and community caused Richard's mental health to decline, ultimately leading to his tragic suicide.

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