On DEI, it’s OK for conservatives to say, 'I told you so'

Last week, Charlamagne tha God, the influential black comedian and radio host, did a spot on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show that skewered the diversity, equity, and inclusion industry. The segment seemed to stun the studio audience silent and caused a fierce backlash on social media from DEI proponents.

Four years removed from the near total adoption of DEI principles across every major cultural institution in the United States, from the news media to corporate America to academia and beyond, Charlamagne’s stinging critique felt like a watershed moment.