In response to a climate of censorship spurred by the Trump administration, many arts organizations have subtly adjusted their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments, leading to a significant decline in public references to these principles. An audit indicated that only 30% of 70 Bay Area arts groups openly display DEI statements on their websites, reflecting a trend of using coded language or alternative acronyms to circumvent potential governmental backlash. This illustrates a chilling effect on the arts community, as institutional neglect also manifests in broken links and outdated plans.
The rise of censorship during the Trump administration has led to arts organizations altering their DEI commitments, some even omitting or replacing terms to avoid scrutiny.
Many organizations have quietly removed explicit DEI references from their websites, reflecting concern over governmental backlash, while more than 350 sensitive terms have been identified.
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