Texas Legislative Black Caucus Blasts Abbott Office's Memo on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

A recent memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office warning state agencies to stop diversity, equality and inclusion hiring initiatives is drawing frustration and anger from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. “Yet in this world of partisan, polarizing politics, we find people who want us to be divided,” said State Rep. Carl Sherman. D-DeSoto. The Texas Legislative Black Caucus held a news conference Tuesday with Gary Bledsoe, President of the Texas NAACP; Charles O'Neal, President of the Texas Association of African American Chamber of Commerce; representatives from Lulac and other leaders...