EXCLUSIVE: Rev. Al Sharpton on Trump’s Agenda, DEI Rollbacks, and the Fight for Democracy

Photo Credit: Facebook By Alexander Efird & James S. Bridgeforth, Ph.D.& It has been just one month since Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, and in that short time, his administration has waged an all-out war against diversity, equity and inclusion. With the stroke of a pen, executive orders have sought to erase Black history from classrooms, dismantle workplace DEI programs and purge highly qualified women and people of color from key leadership positions.& The message from the White House is clear: progress is under attack, and the gains of the past half-century are on the chopping block. But here’s what the numbers reveal—160 million Americans did not vote for Trump. Seventy-five million cast their ballots for Vice President Kamala Harris, while an alarming 90 million Americans stayed home, whether out of apathy or as a result of the relentless voter suppression sweeping through the South and disproportionately targeting Black communities. Now, Americans across the political spectrum—including many who supported Trump—are watching with a growing sense of disillusionment as his administration embarks on a campaign of retribution, rolling back civil rights, and replacing the ideals of equality with a blueprint for white...