After 2020, U.S. companies pledged over $50 billion toward racial equity, aiming to create meaningful social impact. Yet today, less than 10% of that money has ever been spent, and DEI jobs are being slashed. This week, Emory University announced it is shutting down all its DEI offices, raising a critical question: Was DEI ever enough? In this episode of Outreach with Reggie, we explore the challenges of sustaining social justice efforts in workplaces and educational institutions. I sit down with Janis Middleton, a DEI strategist who has witnessed these pivotal decisions firsthand. Together, we unpack why so many corporate DEI initiatives remain symbolic, how legal and political shifts fuel backlash, and what true activism and equity frameworks should look like beyond buzzwords. Tune in to understand what Emory's decision signals for the future o ...