The country’s most privileged private schools canceled their annual diversity, equity and inclusion events after The Post revealed last year’s conference was filled with such rampant “Jew hate” that some students left in tears.
The National Association of Independent Schools cited the current “political and legal landscape” when it announced last week its “difficult” decision to pause its People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership (SDLC) Conference.
The organization represents 1,300 schools, including the prestigious Dalton, Brearley and Collegiate in New York City.
“Amid the rapidly evolving landscape, we are taking time to assess the needs of our members and the purposes of these convenings to ensure that they evolve in ways that best support our schools,” the NAIS wrote in an April 3 letter obtained by The Post.
“Although we are taking this year to pause PoCC and SDLC, the values and lessons of the conferences are driving our work moving forward,” the letter continued. “We know that diversity makes our schools and our entire sector stronger and we remain committed to fostering an inclusive independent school community where all members feel supported and valued.”
The POCC, which aims to “provide safe spaces for leadership and professional development for people of color,” was founded in 1986 and has been held in tandem with the SDLC since 1993.
Last year, outraged attendees and families slammed the “woke” NAIS for pushing “indoctrination” through the events. Speakers, including Princeton University Professor Ruha Benjamin, accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing” and “genocide” and downplayed the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, staffers and students told The Post.
Kids said they felt unsafe, hid their Jewish stars and even left the talks early in tears.
The NAIS later apologized and said all future presentations would be vetted in advance.
Michelle Parker, an attorney who advises independent private school families in her private practice, told The Post that the NAIS’ decision “is the right first step given the increasingly divisive content presented each year.”
“In addition to a pause on these conferences, the NAIS community would be well-served by a broad and open inquiry into all of the guidance related to diversity, inclusion and belonging that the NAIS provides,” she added. “It is alarming that this organization wields such influence over its member schools with little to no transparency.”
In its letter, the organization said it is creating new events and resources and will continue hosting other events including its Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI), which is in June.
Though the school did not specifically mention President Trump’s federal initiatives, the conference cancellations come amid a continued crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the public and private sector.
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