FORT WORTH CITY COUNCIL SCRAPS DEI PROGRAM, UNVEILS NEW SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE

In a significant move, the Fort Worth City Council has voted to eliminate the city's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program, effective immediately. However, in a surprising twist, the council has also greenlit a new small business program designed to support local entrepreneurs and ensure compliance with federal law.

THE DECISION: WHAT IT MEANS The council's decision to scrap the DEI program has sparked heated debate among residents, with some hailing it as a fiscal necessity and others condemning it as a step backward. Meanwhile, the new small business initiative aims to provide resources and support to local businesses, with a focus on promoting economic growth and development.

IMPACT ON MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES As part of the decision, the city will dissolve its business equity ordinance and eliminate economic incentives for minority and women-owned businesses. This move has raised concerns about the future of diversity and inclusion efforts in Fort Worth.

Sabrina Bell told Us The vote tonight, is not just about the city of Fort Worth. It’s about our country. The President is not only consolidating power, he’s abusing power. In the last month, he’s defunded healthcare, defunded education, defunded research, laughed at detainees in his concentration camp, lashed out at his critics, and fired key members of our government. We cannot kneel to him. It’s time to stand up for our values and our country.

REACTION FROM THE COMMUNITY Residents are divided on the issue, with some expressing relief that the city is taking steps to ensure compliance with federal law. Others are outraged, arguing that the decision will have a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. *WHAT'S NEXT* The city council's decision marks a significant shift in the city's approach to diversity and inclusion. As the new small business program takes shape, residents will be watching closely to see how it supports local entrepreneurs and promotes economic growth in Fort Worth.