Five Years after George Floyd… where are we now?

In just five years, the U.S. has gone from the nationwide calls for justice under Black Lives Matter to a sweeping backlash—laws banning DEI, purges of “divisive” content, and widespread book bans targeting Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized voices. This shift reflects efforts to control narratives about race, power, and history. This year, Georgia advanced legislation to restrict DEI programs in schools and universities, banning initiatives tied to race, gender, or sexuality. At the same time, districts across the state removed numerous books addressing race, identity, and LGBTQ+ themes under newly strengthened censorship policies.

So, what can we do to push back? Whose good work can we support?

Defend libraries and classrooms: challenge bans through legal action and public advocacy:

Visit Georgia Library Association – https://gla.georgialibraries.org/Advocacy

Support and preserve diverse voices: authors, educators, archives, and community histories:

Explore Georgia Humanities – https://www.georgiahumanities.org

Engage locally because school boards, municipal policies, and grassroots networks often set the stage for change.

Connect with ACLU of Georgia – https://www.acluga.org

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