Social Media Reacts to NY Post Labeling Kamala Harris as a “DEI President”

The New York Post has ignited controversy on social media after referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as a “DEI President” in a recent article. For context, “DEI” stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, often used in educational or corporate settings to emphasize inclusivity. The label sparked intense conversations online about race, color, and political issues in America.

America may soon be subjected to the country’s first DEI president: Kamala Harris https://t.co/NKW0RuBuBr pic.twitter.com/hF86fo4NCw

— New York Post (@nypost) July 6, 2024

The article discussed Vice President Harris’s focus on inclusion and diversity. However, critics argue that the label diminishes her success and boxes her into a specific category. They also felt it was a critique of the administration’s emphasis on diverse policies. The NY Post pointed to Harris’s speeches and initiatives centered around equity, implying that her leadership focuses more on diversity than on national issues.

The NY Post’s characterization of Harris as a “DEI President” has angered many people, prompting them to express their opinions on social media. These individuals felt the term was dismissive and ignored Harris’s accomplishments. See what social media users had to say below:

When the newspaper and folks on the right call Kamala Harris a “DEI candidate,” it just reminds Black folks that our work and value is never given equal weight to that of white men. Be careful. You might just get Black voters reengaged.

— @TheCoreyRichardson on Threads. Follow Me There. (@vexedinthecity) July 7, 2024

The fact the New York Post referred to Kamala Harris as a "DEI" anything is an insult. When white people ask why is it all about race… HERE'S WHY?!

— The Grand Poobah of Slutdom (@Xanderdash) July 6, 2024

The GOP calling Kamala Harris a "DEI hire" is new the way the right says the "N word."

— (((DeanObeidallah))) (@DeanObeidallah) July 7, 2024

The same racists calling VP Kamala Harris a DEI hire voted for a washed up reality “star” as President and were totally cool when he wanted to have his own VP hanged in a failed coup.

The NY Post is trash.

🙄 pic.twitter.com/EAMjv7lDWJ

— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) July 6, 2024

What the hell kind of headline is this? “subjected”? “DEI”? let me fix it for you:

America may soon be blessed with Kamala Harris as president

That was easy, wasn’t it? https://t.co/05iz8LQKjl

— 4X4 🏜YOGI 🧘‍♀️ (@pyxieshmyxie) July 7, 2024

DEI hire is the new “N” word.

The New York Post, not surprisingly, referred to Kamala Harris as a “DEI hire”

This is beyond racist

— Miranda (@MirandaDem1) July 7, 2024

not the new york post calling kamala harris a dei 💀

— 𝓃𝒾𝓀𝒶 (@itsshaysworld) July 7, 2024