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‘Does This Unify Us?’ A Manchester Business Owner Responds To 'Divisive Concepts' Legislation

‘Does This Unify Us?’ A Manchester Business Owner Responds To 'Divisive Concepts' Legislation

Released Tuesday, 15th June 2021
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‘Does This Unify Us?’ A Manchester Business Owner Responds To 'Divisive Concepts' Legislation

‘Does This Unify Us?’ A Manchester Business Owner Responds To 'Divisive Concepts' Legislation

‘Does This Unify Us?’ A Manchester Business Owner Responds To 'Divisive Concepts' Legislation

‘Does This Unify Us?’ A Manchester Business Owner Responds To 'Divisive Concepts' Legislation

Tuesday, 15th June 2021
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Legislation that would determine how the topics of racism and sexism are talked about in publicly funded entities, like schools or businesses with government contracts, is still on the table in New Hampshire. The proposed legislation started as House Bill 544 , the so-called “divisive concepts” bill. Some schools, business owners and other community groups have rebuked that legislation. All Things Considered host Peter Biello talked with Manchester business owner and community advocate Deo Mwano to talk about the implications of the bill on business and education in New Hampshire. Below is a transcript of their conversation. Peter Biello: Legislation to police how publicly funded entities, including schools, teach about race and sex has been moving forward in New Hampshire. Versions have appeared in budget proposals put forth by both the House and the Senate, and it first came to public attention as House Bill 544, the so-called "divisive concepts" legislation. The proposals have

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