At a time when Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts face local and federal backlash, some academics say that Black studies programs — several of which have been scaled back at colleges and universities across the nation — are more crucial than ever.

At a time when Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts face local and federal backlash, some academics say that Black studies programs — several of which have been scaled back at colleges and universities across the nation — are more crucial than ever. ↧ 'We won’t be erased': Academics defend Black studies amid program... At a time when DEI efforts face backlash, some academics say that Black studies programs -- several of which have been scaled back -- are more crucial than ever.