Raleigh isn’t violating new federal rules seeking to block pro-diversity efforts, Raleigh City Manager Marchell Adams-David told state lawmakers Wednesday.
She and Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell were summoned to testify by the Republican-led state legislature about allegations that the city was still engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Last year, Republican President Donald Trump signed executive orders that could endanger Raleigh’s ability to get federal funding if it promotes DEI initiatives.
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