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25-Year-Old Chinese-American Activist Claims First Victory Against ‘Woke’ University Programs

25-Year-Old Chinese-American Activist Claims First Victory Against ‘Woke’ University Programs
Kenny Xu, a 25-year-old Chinese American. Courtesy of Kenny Xu
Olivia Li
Olivia Li
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Sarah Lu
4/7/2023|Updated: 4/7/2023
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Twenty-five-year-old activist Kenny Xu has recently garnered media attention for his outspoken opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The second-generation Chinese-American and his team, Color Us United, scored a major victory in February when they successfully campaigned for the University of North Carolina (UNC) system to ban DEI requirements in recruitment and hiring.
At its Board of Governors meeting on Feb. 23, UNC voted to ban DEI statements and compelled speech from admission, hiring, promotion, and tenure decisions.
Olivia Li is a contributor to The Epoch Times with a focus on China-related topics since 2012.
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