The executive order 11246 was given by former President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. Its main reason was to help provide protection during the Civil Rights Movement.

This order gave obligations to federal workers to ensure fair hiring practices and prohibits any discrimination regarding race, gender, religion and color.

After the order was created, we saw an increase in work places for different genders and color. Women workers jumped to forty percent, black workers jumped to eleven, and hispanics jumped to 8 percent.

Jaylian Duke, a leader from Louisiana State University Black Women Leadership Association, stated that she feels this decision affects some more than others.

“If you are white, pregnant, hispanic, or anyone considered to be under DEI, you are affected, but I feel that black and hispanic people will have it harder because of the discrimination that they face already.” Duke said.

This decision has inserted a turning point in historic federal hiring processes, but there are still questions on how it can impact workplaces nationwide.