Rutgers University has canceled an HBCU conference amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to push back against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within education and the workplace.

Although an executive order is not a law, the University of Rutgers ... "We were very excited to bring the HBCUs and Registered Apprenticeship Mini-Conference to you next week," the email read.

Robinson views it as an extension of Rutgers-Newark’s partnerships with other HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). “The University of the Virgin Island is the southernmost HBC ...