The Diversity Con: The Secrets and Lies Behind the Shady DEI Industry

David Johnson · Kent Heckenlively

Oct 2023 · Bombardier Books

About this ebook

Diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, critical race theory, queer theory—terms that were rarely discussed as recently as a decade ago have now become focal points of American politics and culture. In the media, each new Hollywood blockbuster touts the strength of their diverse cast, while your favorite sports team kneels in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. In the news, the White House reaffirms its commitment to fighting “white supremacy,” the largest source of political extremism in the country, apparently. Meanwhile, major cities struggle to recover from months of “fiery, but mostly peaceful protests.”

At your place of work, HR might have just instituted a new guideline for “inclusive language.” If you’re particularly unlucky, you might have a meeting on “How to Manifest a Race Critical Consciousness in Children.

Those still in school or college might have taken a lesson on the importance of creating an inclusive space, or how to become an advocate of racial justice. Math proficiency requirements are lowered to promote racial equity, and the homework assignment is to map out your family’s “privilege.” And for extracurricular activities, a school sponsored drag performance to fulfill a “sex-education” requirement.

Where is all of this coming from in our society? What do these terms even mean? The Diversity Con is a whistleblower’s comprehensive look into how companies and schools are infiltrated, radicalized, and captured, and follows the money trail left in the destructive wake.

About the author

David Johnson is an engineer born and raised in upstate New York during the late ’90s. Growing up in an area where it was not uncommon to see families of all cultural backgrounds, he grew up experiencing “diversity” in its most accurate form, where ethnicity was never the defining feature of anyone in his social group. And while the aesthetics and cuisine of each family home might have differed, shared values of a hard work ethic and a respect for the values of America were constant.

After graduating from the Rochester Institute of Technology and working in Portland, Oregon for a few years, David Johnson was able to witness the end result of progressive ideology in one of the most Leftist places in the country.

Kent Heckenlively is an attorney, science teacher, and New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen books. His books have sold more than a quarter of a million copies and have been translated into several languages. His book Plague of Corruption is being turned into a documentary film narrated by Liam Neeson.