Source: Fox News
Summary
San Diego County’s Fourth of July celebration has been criticized for its DEI-focused sponsorship rules and programming, which some argue sidelines America’s founding. The event’s main programming includes a tribal blessing, land acknowledgment, and community-story segments centered on historically underserved populations. A sponsor dropped out after being required to attest to DEI principles, and the event is short on funds. Critics, including the mayor of El Cajon, have expressed disappointment and frustration with the event’s focus.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The San Diego County’s Fourth of July celebration has become a platform for showcasing the county’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event’s programming, which includes a tribal blessing and land acknowledgment, has been criticized for sidelining America’s founding. The requirement for sponsors to attest to DEI principles has led to at least one sponsor dropping out. The event’s focus on historically underserved populations has been met with disappointment and frustration from some critics. The use of taxpayer money to fund the event has also been questioned. It’s just another example of how a celebration can become a performance of values.
Author: Evan Null
