As Republicans continue to demonize diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and attempt to eliminate such programs, those in favor of diversity programs have been forced to defend these efforts. This week,

Crockett defended DEI after Rep. Michael Cloud missed the word “oppression” in the proposed “Dismantle DEI Act.”

There has been no oppression for the white man in this country," said Rep. Crockett during a committee hearing on the Dismantle DEI Act.

Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett rejected claims of white oppression during a debate over efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives.

During a heated debate about DEI policy in the United States, Rep. Jasmine Crockett shouted about history and claimed that White men have never been oppressed in the United States, arguing none of them were ever forced to come to the country.