Summary
A civil rights group in the U.S. has declared a "state of emergency" due to recent policy changes by the government. These changes affect diversity, equity, and inclusion, which the group believes negatively impact Black Americans.
Key Facts
- The National Urban League is the civil rights organization that declared the "state of emergency."
- The group's president is Marc Morial.
- President Trump signed orders to change diversity, equity, and inclusion policies on his first day in office during his second term.
- These policy changes have been continuing for the past six months.
- The organization believes these changes significantly impact Black Americans.
- NPR's Juana Summers interviewed Marc Morial about the issue.