Pledge to Keep DEI Alive in Our Communities

Elected Officials, Educators, Business Leaders, Organizers, Faith Leaders, and Everyday Citizens

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are under attack at the national and state levels, with efforts to defund programs, ban critical discussions on race, and silence marginalized communities. Despite these challenges, we must commit to keeping DEI alive in our schools, workplaces, and communities.

By signing this petition, you pledge to:
Support DEI programs and policies in schools, workplaces, and local government.
Speak out against attacks on DEI and counter misinformation.
Advocate for inclusive education, hiring practices, and community initiatives.
Hold leaders accountable and push for policies that promote equity and justice.

We refuse to let efforts to dismantle DEI succeed. Our communities thrive when everyone has equal access, representation, and opportunity. Sign this petition and take a stand for a more just, inclusive future!

? Take the pledge today and help us spread the word!

Petition by
Lorena Betts
The Peacemakers Network
Sponsored by
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North Chelmsford, MA

To: Elected Officials, Educators, Business Leaders, Organizers, Faith Leaders, and Everyday Citizens
From: [Your Name]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential to building strong, just, and thriving communities. Yet today, we are witnessing coordinated efforts to dismantle DEI programs, defund initiatives, and silence conversations on systemic injustice. This is a direct attack on progress, and we cannot let it stand.

We call on elected officials, educators, business leaders, organizers, faith leaders, and all community members to take a stand and pledge to keep DEI alive by:

✅ Publicly affirming your commitment to DEI in your institutions, workplaces, and communities.
✅ Advocating for policies and funding that protect DEI at local, state, and federal levels.
✅ Creating safe spaces where all people—especially those from marginalized communities—are heard, valued, and included.
✅ Challenging misinformation and educating others on the importance of DEI in building a fair and equitable society.

DEI is not a political issue—it’s a human rights issue. Without it, we risk deepening disparities, silencing marginalized voices, and undoing decades of progress. We all have a role to play in protecting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our schools, workplaces, and communities.

? Sign the pledge today and commit to keeping DEI alive. Together, we can ensure that inclusion, fairness, and justice remain at the center of our society.