First, an act of identitarian deference, such as hiring a new DEI coordinator or team, and giving them total autonomous control over the organization’s DEI efforts. Second, one or a series of mandatory DEI trainings that prescribe the one true way to understand race and racism in American society. These DEI programs can serve a ritualistic purpose—not unlike a Bar or Bat Mitzvah—of inscribing members into the fold. No one objects—no one is allowed to object—so everyone must be on board. Third, in all its public pronouncements and programming, the organization adheres to the one acceptable
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