Wake school board member apologizes for his ‘mediocre white men’ remarks defending DEI
After school board member Sam Hershey garnered national attention, a fellow board member and the community criticized his speech.
Wake County school board member responds to criticism for ‘mediocre white men’ comments
Wake County school board member Sam Hershey’s comments on white men and DEI drew support and criticism from people showing up to Tuesday night’s meeting.
Wake school board member apologizes for 'mediocre white men' comment
Sam Hershey was criticizing opponents of diversity, equity and inclusion when he made a comment that people interpreted in ways he says he didn't intend.
Wake school board member accuses President Trump of trying ‘to destroy democracy’
School board member Lynn Edmonds urged Trump opponents on Tuesday to “fight back,” including protesting and giving money to groups fighting his executive orders. Her remarks come after fellow Wake board member Sam Hershey apologized Tuesday for saying “mediocre white men ” during a speech defending diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
North Carolina school board member rips ‘mediocre White men’ in rant against DEI critics
Wake County, North Carolina, Schools board member Sam Hershey made waves after referring to critics of DEI as potentially "mediocre White men" among other comments.
Wake school board member gets threats and antisemitic insults for supporting DEI
A Wake County school board member is receiving threats and antisemitic insults after national coverage of his speech accusing ...
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Wake school board member says DEI opponents are protecting ‘mediocre white men’
In response, Wake school board member Sam Hershey said during Tuesday’s board meeting that it’s a good time to talk about DEI since February is Black History Month. He noted that 2026 will mark the ...