Trump's Rollback of DEI Initiatives Sparks Concerns Among Black Business Leaders and Students

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- Casey Cooper secured nearly $6 million in federal contracts but criticizes DEI initiatives.
- Trump's rollback of DEI initiatives threatens progress made under Biden.
- Black-owned firms received only 1.61% of federal contracts in 2023.
- Trump's orders rescinded protections against employment discrimination and create uncertainty.
- Patricia Sigers highlighted performance bond challenges for minority contractors.
- Wendell Stemley criticized the good old boy network limiting minority contractor opportunities.
- Students at Haskell Indian Nations University are concerned about layoffs affecting their education.
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