A shift is happening in America, and many in the Black and Brown communities feel the weight of it. With Donald Trump back in the White House, the political winds have changed, and the storm clouds are gathering. The rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the cutting of programs that support marginalized communities, and the rhetoric that emboldens discrimination—it’s enough to make anyone feel uneasy.
For many, this moment feels like history repeating itself. We’ve fought too hard, marched too long, and bled too much to see progress reversed. The fears are real, and the threats are undeniable. But here’s what I need you to hear today: fear cannot have the final word.
1. The Reality: What’s Happening Now
In recent months, we’ve seen corporations quietly backing away from their DEI commitments. Universities are being forced to shut down diversity programs. Affirmative action has been dismantled, and policies that once aimed to level the playing field are being stripped away. It’s not just policy—it’s a mindset shift that tells us loud and clear: the fight for equality is not over.
But let me remind you, Black and Brown America has never been given a fair hand. We’ve had to build, climb, and create spaces where none existed. We are not new to adversity. We are not strangers to struggle. But we have also never been easily defeated.
2. The Response: What Do We Do?
This is not the time to sit back and hope things change. This is a time for strategic resistance, collective action, and unwavering faith. Here’s how we respond:
• Stay Informed & Engaged – They are hoping we won’t pay attention. But we will. Read, watch, and share what’s happening. They thrive when we are silent.
• Support Black and Brown Businesses & Institutions – If they won’t invest in us, we must invest in ourselves. Every dollar spent is a statement of independence.
• Vote & Mobilize – The policies that impact us the most are often at the local level. Pay attention to school boards, city councils, and state elections. If we don’t vote, they win by default.
• Teach the Next Generation – They’re banning books. They’re rewriting history. But they can’t erase what we know. Teach our children who they are so the world doesn’t get to define them.
3. The Encouragement: Hope Beyond the Headlines
Yes, this moment is daunting. But this is not the first time we’ve been in the wilderness. Just as our ancestors found their way through slavery, Jim Crow, and segregation, we too will navigate this moment. We serve a God who is not shaken by elections, policies, or presidencies. God’s plan for His people has never been dictated by who sits in the White House.
When Pharaoh thought he could break the Israelites, God raised up a deliverer. When Nebuchadnezzar threw three Hebrew boys into the fire, God stepped into the flames. Every time oppression rises, God reminds us that He is still in control.
So what do we do? We keep building. We keep praying. We keep pushing.
4. Final Word: Don’t Let Fear Win
This is a wake-up call, not a death sentence. We are still here, still fighting, and still winning. They may try to roll back progress, but they can’t roll back purpose. They may cut programs, but they can’t cut the power of a people who refuse to quit.
This is our moment—not to shrink, but to shine. Not to fear, but to fight. Not to despair, but to declare: We are still here. And we’re not going anywhere.
Keep your head up, stay engaged, and trust that God is still moving. History belongs to those who refuse to bow. Let’s make history—again.