The renowned legal experts behind Say the Right Thing return with this clarion call for reimagining the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a divided nation.

Equality in America is under siege. Corporations and universities are abandoning the DEI programs they previously championed. Affirmative action has been obliterated. The tools Americans had for advancing fairness are facing a relentless political and legal assault.

As a result, many supporters of equality feel demoralized and directionless. Without a clear path forward, progress toward inclusive workplaces, universities, schools, and other institutions risks grinding to a halt. So how do we build a more just nation when the old playbook is no longer viable?

In this groundbreaking manifesto, Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow, founders of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law, candidly unpack where DEI went wrong and offer a daring new vision to put this nation back on a more inclusive path. Drawing on their legal expertise and extensive experience advising leaders in corporate America, academia, and the non-profit sector, Yoshino and Glasgow offer tangible strategies to safely and effectively overcome the rising barriers to equality and help the nation live up to its highest ideals.

In an era when equality feels imperiled, How Equality Wins provides an urgent and hopeful call to action for anyone committed to creating a fairer society.

Praise for How Equality Wins

“Equality is under threat, and this essential blueprint shows us exactly how to fight back. An indispensable guide for everyone who believes in America’s promise of liberty and justice for all.” — George Takei, legendary actor, author, and activist

“This book demonstrates what diversity work should be—a vehicle that advances equality in a way that benefits everybody.” — Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith America and author of “We Need to Build”