GBH removes some DEI language from its site

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Public media organization GBH has removed some language related to diversity, equity and inclusion from its WebsiteFollowing executive orders signed by President Trump, aiming to end DEI initiatives to recipients of federal funding and grants.

A link to a web page earlier titled “Inclusion and Equity” Now redirects to a page titled “The four CS,” which refers to culture, content, society and connection. The new page omits mention of GBH’s office for inclusion and equity and does not include the words “diversity”, “equity” or “Inclusion.” In addition, there is no longer a previous link to the “Inclusion & Equity” page at the bottom of the GBH website.

“Our mission and values ​​remain unchanged and we are proud of the work we are doing,” GBH Managing Director Susan Goldberg said in a statement.

GBH is the largest manufacturer of PBS content in the country with programs such as Frontline and NOVA. It also drives one of two NPR news stations in Boston.

GBH’s decision to remove any language related to DEI from its site follows the closure of the DEI office at PBS earlier this week.

“To best ensure that we comply with the president’s executive order of diversity, justice and inclusion, we have closed our DEI office,” read a statement from a PBS spokesman. “The employees who served in this office are leaving PBS. We will continue to comply with our mission and values. “

Trump has called for the end of public funding for PBS and NPR stations as he and his allies have accused the TV companies of being too liberal. Brendan Carr, President of the Federal Communications Commission, ordered a study into the two television stations with Member Stations on whether the violated federal law by issuing advertisements.

Both NPR and PBS said they comply with FCC guidelines for insurance.

According to federal law, public television stations cannot send out traditional advertisements. Instead, they recognize sponsors and insurance companies in the air by identifying them and not marketing any specific products or services.

While GBH generates most of its income from licensing content, insurance and support from viewers and listeners, it also receives some financing from Corporation for Public Broadcasting – a non -profit organization created by the federal government to help fund public media.

About 8 percent of GBH’s annual revenue comes from Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a company spokesman said. Public financing Typically represent A higher proportion of rural budgets than its larger comrades in cities like Boston.

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