Trump's Latest Policy: Redefining Discrimination In America

On Thursday, September 11, overshadowing a somber day in American history, President Donald Trump unveiled a controversial policy aimed at slashing funding for “Minority-Serving Institutions” (MSIs) and curtailing opportunities crucial for nurturing America’s future workforce. The U.S. Department of Education stated it will reallocate $350 million in discretionary grant funds away from colleges and universities, highlighting that MSI programs, established by The Higher Education Act of 1965, prioritize institutions based on race or ethnicity. Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed, “Discrimination based on race or ethnicity has no place in our nation,” announcing a cessation of MSI grants linked to racial eligibility criteria.These cuts will influence 58 Texas colleges and universities, including Dallas College and Texas Women’s University, that depend on MSI discretionary grants. Meanwhile, recent legislative measures, like Texas’s SB 17, further constrain programs aiding minority students facing academic hurdles. Sen. Royce Barry West, representing the Dallas-based 23rd District since 1992, argues for more equitable educational opportunities. Find more at https://www.senate.texas.gov.

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