Republicans vote to uphold civil rights laws by committing to end DEI.

by Victoria Manning

On April 8th, the Virginia Beach School Board adopted a resolution with a 6-3 vote committing to end discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. They must still vote to formally remove DEI policies at a future meeting. The Democrats on the board opposed ending discriminatory equity practices in schools with one member, Alveta Green, doubling down and belittling students of “European descent.”

Not only is the DEI agenda a violation of civil rights laws, it’s also harmful to academic progress for all students.

According to the American Civil Liberties Union, it’s illegal discrimination “if a person or a company intentionally treats you differently based on your race, ethnicity, or national origin.” That’s exactly what has been happening in educational institutions across the nation in the name of “equity”—including in Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS).

On April 22, the Virginia Beach School Board will hold its next meeting. Far-left activists are already assembling to attend and oppose anti-discrimination laws from being enforced. Those opposed to racist, discriminatory, equity policies can email the school board at [email protected] and show up to the meeting at 6:00pm. Details can be found on the district’s website.

The Department of Education has taken a firm stand against woke policies, warning districts that a lack of compliance with their updated standards could jeopardize their funding. Just a few examples of discriminatory practices in VBCPS that could cost the school district a loss of $75 million in federal funding:

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