Our Statement Regarding the Trump Administration's Decision to Drop its Appeal on the School D.E.I. Lawsuit

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The Trump Administration’s decision to drop its appeal in the school D.E.I. lawsuit is not just notable—it is telling. It reinforces what communities have long known: diversity, equity, and inclusion are lawful, necessary, and central to the promise of public education. Efforts to dismantle DEI were never about protecting students; they were about suppressing truth and rolling back civil rights.

In Bucks County, the NAACP has not waited for permission to defend our students. We have engaged school administrators directly on behalf of families, connected parents with organizations equipped to escalate their advocacy, and stood with community members when their concerns were dismissed or minimized. We hosted Talk About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Critical Race Theory town halls to confront deliberate misinformation and to name what DEI and CRT truly are: tools to address inequity, teach honest history, and affirm the humanity of every student.

These forums were necessary because fear thrives in silence. We created space for real dialogue—grounded in facts, history, and lived experience—because communities cannot move forward when truth is intentionally distorted. Through partnerships with local leaders and organizations, we challenged narratives designed to divide and weaken our schools.

Our work does not stop at conversation. Through Empowered: Building Conscious Student Citizens & Empowering Parents workshops, we equipped families with the knowledge, language, and strategies to advocate forcefully for inclusive and affirming educational environments. We believe parents should not have to fight alone to ensure their children are respected, protected, and represented.

Let us be clear: every student in Bucks County deserves to learn in a safe, inclusive, and affirming school. Attempts to roll back DEI—at any level—will not deter this branch from organizing, educating, and holding systems accountable. Progress is not inevitable. It is defended.

Equity is a practice.

Inclusion is non-negotiable.

Justice demands action.

— Adrienne King

President, NAACP Bucks County Branch