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4/8/2025 News Release
The People's Coalition statement on the University of Michigan’s recent actions to dismantle its’ DEI offices and programs:
Shuttering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and ending these valuable programs at the University of Michigan is a regressive step that undermines the University’s stated core values.
DEI initiatives at their heart are not just about representation, but about ensuring that ALL students, faculty and staff, regardless of their background or identities, have an equitable chance to succeed in an environment that values their unique perspectives.
Eliminating these programs will disproportionately harm marginalized groups, perpetuating historical and current inequities at the University that these DEI efforts are designed to address.
At a time when the nation is grappling with issues of racial and social justice, dismantling DEI sends the message that equity is no longer a priority. The University of Michigan has been a leader in these programs, and should not be retreating from them.
University of Michigan Regents & administration have positioned themselves against the needs of marginalized students, faculty and staff in favor of capitulation with the status quo. These actions speak to the importance of Regents who are aligned with the needs of the most vulnerable in our community.
We demand accountability & transparency from the administration & Regents: Reinvest in equity for all students, faculty & staff, and protect our most vulnerable communities.
We intend to put our support behind strong Regent candidates that truly speak for the communities they represent.
2/22/2025 News Release
The People’s Coalition centered our first major action around the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP)’s February 22nd Convention in Detroit. We stayed true to our values and mission: Democracy in Action, where every voice can be heard and every community will have a seat at the table. The strength of the Democratic Party lies in our diversity and our shared commitment to progress.
Our coalition is a multi-faith, multi-racial group of people from across Michigan, committed to achieving change within the MDP and beyond, and ultimately benefiting our communities through elected leadership, engagement and participation.
The People’s Coalition had a very successful day with many accomplishments at this Saturday’s MDP Convention - what an experience! Our candidates and coalition members mobilized for the MDP Convention, and we earned increased representation and participation across various caucuses and congressional districts! We’re proud of all the candidates we supported and endorsed, and more broadly of our pro-humanity, pro-justice allies who also had wins on Saturday.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for showing up at the MDP Convention and supporting our candidates and celebrating our wins!
