Chicago responds to Trump administration’s dismantling of DEI | Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

President Donald Trump followed through on a campaign pledge by issuing executive orders that seek to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government. Reset talks with two Chicagoans about what the president gets wrong about DEI and about potential repercussions for Americans in Chicago and beyond. GUESTS: Alvin Tillery, professor of political science and director of the Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy, Northwestern University; co-founder, 2040 Strategy Group Calmetta Coleman, Chief Operating Officer of the Chicago Urban League -- WBEZ’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons is your forum for the Chicago conversation. We bring context to the latest local news with journalists, experts and newsmakers. And we cover a wide variety of beats from State and City Politics to Arts and Culture to the Environment. Every Tuesday, we talk Health and Wellness. Every Thursday, it’s Food and Music. We’re on the latest news stories throughout the week and on Fridays in our Weekly News Recap. Reset really is your forum. We love to work your voice and ideas into the show. To leave a suggestion, news tip or feedback, leave us a voicemail at 888-915-9945 or email us at reset@wbez.org. If you’re a local listener, join us live on the radio weekdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CT on 91.5 FM WBEZ. You can also listen from anywhere live or on delay online and on the WBEZ app. Not much of a radio listener? We’re working hard to meet folks where they like to read, watch and listen to news, culture and conversation. #elections #wbezchicago #socialmedia #socialmediatrends