University of Texas DEI Layoffs Spark Outrage and Hope for Future Advocacy

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- Alicia Moreno was laid off on April 2, 2023, due to SB 17.
- Senator Brandon Creighton stated DEI initiatives were ineffective and divisive.
- Moreno connected personally with students, saying, I saw myself in those Black and brown kids.
- Students protested the layoffs, expressing that DEI resources were essential.
- Moreno remains hopeful for DEI's future, stating, You will make this happen again.
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