New York Times refrains from publishing story on DEI risks to avoid internal backlash
The study revealing that extreme Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training can actually worsen racism did not come as a surprise. The New York Times chose not to report on it, a trend suggesting the paper’s reluctance to cover news that challenges its woke narrative.
A recent study by the Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers University’s Social Perception Lab highlighted that some anti-oppressive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion narratives may lead to increased racial suspicion and prejudicial attitudes. This can result in authoritarian policing and support for punitive behaviors without evidence of wrongdoing.
In essence, pushing ideas like “racism is everywhere” may cause individuals to perceive racism in situations where there is no evidence of it. Despite the widespread adoption of DEI training in corporate America and the Biden administration, the study’s findings were not published by mainstream outlets like The New York Times and Bloomberg News.
According to insider sources, reporters from these outlets looked into the study but were discouraged by their editors from pursuing it further.
The Times editor’s decision to delay publication until peer review, despite not enforcing the same for previous NCRI research, suggests a fear of backlash from the paper’s social justice warrior factions. These groups have already forced the resignation of top editors and veteran reporters at the Times.
While the wokies may not have complete control yet, their influence is growing. If this trend continues, they may soon have a dominant presence in the newsroom.
