Several prominent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) advocates featured in Matt Walsh’s new documentary, Am I Racist?, have deactivated or deleted their Twitter accounts ahead of the film’s release on September 13, 2024.
This move comes just as the documentary, produced by The Daily Wire, hits theaters, generating significant attention and controversy.
The documentary, directed by conservative commentator Matt Walsh, aims to expose the DEI industry as what he describes as a manipulative and exploitative system targeting straight white men.
To achieve this, Walsh went undercover, attending various DEI seminars, events, and interviews with high-profile figures in the field.
Among the individuals featured is Robin DiAngelo, author of the influential book White Fragility, which has been central to DEI discussions in recent years.
According to The Daily Wire, Walsh’s documentary seeks to highlight what he views as the hypocrisy and financial motivations behind the DEI industry.
During the film, Walsh engages with numerous DEI experts and professionals to showcase the flaws in their approach.
One particularly controversial scene involves DiAngelo paying $30 to a black producer working on Am I Racist?, an action Walsh frames as a performative gesture of reparations.
DiAngelo’s actions, as portrayed in the documentary, seem to fit the broader narrative Walsh presents: that DEI efforts are more about appearances and financial gain than meaningful change.
As of the film’s release date, DiAngelo had not publicly addressed her portrayal in the documentary, nor the specific incident in which she gave the producer money.
However, her decision to deactivate her Twitter account—along with several other prominent DEI figures—has drawn attention.
The mass deactivations of social media accounts among DEI advocates have raised questions about whether they are attempting to avoid the backlash or further scrutiny that may follow the film’s release.
One left-leaning Twitter account commented on DiAngelo’s absence, mocking her departure by writing, “Huge loss to our community.
This place is going to get very white and very fragile with her gone.” The post was accompanied by a screenshot showing DiAngelo’s now-deactivated account, highlighting the reaction to her sudden withdrawal from public discourse.
Walsh’s film Am I Racist? has sparked intense debate, with supporters praising its takedown of DEI practices and critics accusing it of distorting the work of those advocating for diversity and inclusion.
The documentary, released at a time when DEI efforts remain a polarizing topic in the U.S., appears poised to deepen the divide over how these initiatives should be understood and implemented.
With its provocative premise and Walsh’s undercover tactics, the film is likely to continue fueling discussion about the legitimacy and effectiveness of DEI programs, particularly in corporate and educational settings.
Whether those who have retreated from social media will re-enter the conversation remains uncertain, but the documentary’s release has already created waves across social and political spheres.
