ProPublica, Dine took measures to increase diversity by changing agency hiring practices, hiring a Black woman woman to lead a diversity office and promoted a Black officer to assistant chief.
Dine, who left the department in 2016 said, “There is a problem with racism in this country, in pretty much every establishment that exists.” “You can always do more in retrospect,” he added.
Two officers have already been suspended for their actions on January 6, the day of the unprecedented Capitol breach. Several remain under investigation.
Two Black officers told
One of the officers told the news outlet a friend showed him an Instagram post from the extremist Proud Boys group that announced they would be storming the Capitol, yet, leadership told them to prepare for the mob as they would for any other protest.
Our Education: Dr. Thomas expands SDM focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and well-being
The Telegraph
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EDWARDSVILLE The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has appointed Dr. Cornell Thomas, DMD, as chief diversity officer and director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Thomas will maintain his role as assistant dean for Admissions and Student Services, but will place a more focused and sustained emphasis on diversity and equity issues. His dedication to “lower barriers not lower standards” has been woven in his exemplary efforts to advance the SDM since his tenure began in 1979.
“Dr. Thomas has led numerous diversity efforts on our campus for several years, but due to his many other duties has not had the opportunity to devote the amount of effort we feel this role deserves,” Rotter said. “This added emphasis on equity and diversity issues is both extremely important and timely for the futur
Crowd outside Capitol included district director for newly elected Rep. Bob Good, R-Va.
Meagan Flynn, The Washington Post
Jan. 14, 2021
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The district director for newly elected Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., was in the crowd outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 after the building was invaded but did not join those who pushed their way inside, according to an email obtained by The Washington Post.
Good s district director, Sandy Adams, went with her husband, Melvin Adams, the chair of Virginia s 5th District GOP Committee, to join with many, many thousands of wonderful red-blooded American patriots in Washington DC, Melvin Adams wrote in the Jan. 7 email. His description of the events was sent to undisclosed recipients from his 5th District chair email account.