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hen the News and Tribune launched Diversity magazine a few years ago, the climate was different. Call it a racial reckoning or a guilty conscience by people who knew better, our society was more open to discussing issues of diversity.
But in 2025, just mentioning that word can bring unintended consequences. We’ ve reached a boiling point where genuine leaders must step forward and embrace diversity instead of being intimidated by politicians and racists.
BY DANIEL SUDDEATH
Suddeath is the editor of the News and Tribune. He can be reached at 812-206-2130, or daniel. suddeath @ newsandtribune. com
Our Indiana universities, which should be standard bearers for teaching history, deciphering cultural differences and embracing inclusion, have largely cowered to the threats of our state officials who want no mention of diversity.
Our public schools have followed suit, with any rebellion thwarted by threatened cuts to funding.
4 DIVERSITY July | August 2025