Across the country, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are under attack. From government rollbacks to funding cuts for nonprofits, a growing movement seeks to erase decades of progress in racial and social justice. But is DEI really dead? What’s driving this backlash—and how do we push forward in the face of opposition?

Join Dr. Stuart Lord, renowned leadership expert, and Dr. Joe-Joe McManus, author of A Brother’s Insight: Guidance on Defeating Racism and Advancing Freedom, for a powerful and candid conversation about the assault on DEI, how it impacts us all, and what we can do to sustain and innovate in the ongoing movement to ensure equity, inclusion, and justice.

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FROM AWAKENING TO ACTION is a seminar series designed for individuals who are deeply concerned about the injustices facing our world today and who seek knowledge, spiritual grounding, and organizing skills to become effective change makers. By bridging spiritual wisdom with activism, we aim to cultivate a new wave of organizers, advocates, and community leaders prepared to fight for justice in their communities. The series will feature intimate conversations with leading scholars, activists, and educators to deepen participants’ understanding of pressing social justice issues and provide practical strategies for advocacy.