Why Black Women Are Struggling: DEI Cuts & National Guard

Why Black Women Are Struggling: DEI Cuts & National Guard Why Black Women Are Struggling: DEI Cuts & National Guard, this episode of Strategic Moves, Dr. Heather Burton takes over the mic while Kenn is away. She opens with Cleveland’s weekend vibe and then dives deep into the “table we built” – the contributions of Black women that are often erased. Joined by Yolanda Bond Wilson, the conversation unpacks rising unemployment and how DEI cutbacks force women with credentials to undersell themselves. Burton weighs in on liberal white women’s fragility and the emotional labour of education. Later, a fiery discussion around Trump’s plan to use the National Guard explores authoritarianism and pro‑Black impostors. Gen Z scholar Amaya Gibbs brings a fresh view on activism and cautions against AI’s racist stereotypes. The episode ends with inspiring stories of Eartha Kitt’s daughter and Madam C.J. Walker’s descendant, reminding us to move forward with love, peace and soul.

  - Opening – Cleveland events and show introduction
  - DEI cuts & unemployment – statistics and personal stories
  - Workplace dynamics – navigating bias and fragility
  - National Guard debate – Trump’s plan & pro‑Black impostors
  - Gen Z & AI – activism, stereotypes and resilience
  - Grace moments – celebrating Black women’s legacy

00:00:00 – Opening & Cleveland vibes

00:08:05 – Unemployment & DEI cuts

00:17:30 – Navigating bias & fragility

00:26:45 – Trump’s National Guard & backlash

00:35:50 – Gen Z perspectives & AI stereotypes

00:45:15 – Grace moments & uplifting end