Leonie H. MattisonOpinionLeaders of Color Must Grieve, Rise, and Reimagine as DEI Is DismantledAs I read the latest reports on DEI policy rollbacks and watched institutions quietly walk back their commitments to equity, I am reminded of the many times I sat in rooms where justice was treated as optional. Where belonging was discussed in metrics, not in truth and the people most impacted by harm were expected to stay silent to keep the peace.June 26, 2025Page 1 of 1