Author: Joseph Morales, University Diversity Officer, Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies, California State University, Chico

[ad_1] The Trump administration is trying to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs as part of a broader campaign to end what it calls “wokeness” in American education. As part of this rollback, the Justice Department announced in July 2025 that it would no longer “defend” the federal definition of Hispanic-Serving Institutions, or HSIs. These […]