Laverne Cox Says DEI Program Cuts Under Trump Administration Have Cost Her Significant Income
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Glenn Garner
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Laverne Cox reports significant financial losses due to the Trump administration's dismantling of DEI programs. The Emmy-winning actress and activist says brands are "very scared" to work with her, and college speaking engagements have dried up, impacting her income from acting, branding, and speaking work.
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DeadlineLaverne Cox Says DEI Program Cuts Under Trump Administration Have Cost Her Significant Incomedeadline.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI've lost so much money because of this administration, the past year.
I managed to stay busy with acting and branding work, as well as speaking engagements. But I never thought college speaking gigs would dry up.
I've lost so much money now that brands are 'very scared' to work with her after the White House's ongoing destruction of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
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