A deceptive narrative has taken root in the halls of power, from statehouses to boardrooms: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives somehow undermine meritocracy. This is false and dangerous, threatening progress and stifling innovation. True meritocracy is impossible without DEI. One of the greatest lies ever told in this country is the idea that entire groups of people — Black individuals, women, Latinos, people with disabilities, and others — are "not qualified." This lie, historically… ...read more read less