Earlier this week, CFER Executive Director Dr. Wenyuan Wu joined the Pacific Research Institute in Sacramento at its school board members conference. During the seminar, Wenyuan presented on the continued need to expose and confront the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ideology. She also connected with dozens of independent school board trustees, all of whom are diligently fighting for their local education. Some have achieved success in pursuing equality, excellence and accountability in their school districts by repealing divisive policies, revising bad curriculums and grading practices, and standing up to the progressive orthodoxy.

In this encouraging spirit, we want to report another important development coming out of the Palomar Community College District, where CFER President Frank Xu resides. Recently, the Palomar College Governing Board voted 3-2 to eliminate its anti-racism policy, BP 3000, which we reported in an earlier email. While union members and indoctrinated students showed up in droves and steamrolled the entire public comment session in defense of anti-racism (anti-racism in name only, pro-racism/DEI in fact - author NOTE), the three courage board trustees withheld the pressure and voted against race-based identity politics. Frank was honored to be the lone voice in support of them, as reportedby the local newspaper:

“Only one audience member, former Governing Board candidate Frank Xu, applauded the decision, while others left the room chanting ‘vote them out.’”

Shortly after the vote, Palomar College’s President/Superintendent announced her plan to leave the school district. Having built a “legacy” of promoting DEI, through establishing the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Antiracism, and the position of Chief Diversity Officer, the president’s departure is definitely a win for the opposition to DEI. The conservative board now has the opportunity to hire a new president and turn the tide from within.

For decades, the left’s tactics of shaming and smearing have worked to intimidate too many school board trustees. Not anymore. The success story from the Palomar College Board demonstrates the importance of strong leadership in defeating a dogma that’s so invasive, infectious and fundamentally unamerican.

Since a year ago, Frank has been attending my local school board meetings and speaking up against DEI. Oftentimes, he was the only voice in support of the three conservative trustees. He has been called names and even ridiculed for my unrelenting opposition to DEI. The trustees have faced much worse. But we can prevail with persistence and perseverance. We must stand firm in the truth of equal treatment for all and support each other.

Qinwei, this is why we are challenging you today with a task: please go support your local school board members who are gatekeeping your local education from indoctrination and discrimination. Make a plan to attend the school board meetings regularly, speak up and stay engaged.

At CFER, local organizing continues to be a priority. You can check out what we have done this year in this area in our annual report.

You can also help CFER with a generous donation so that we can support more conservative and independent school board members with resources and knowledge.

Once again, thank you so much for your trust and help!