Utah’s governor posted about Black History Month days after signing anti-DEI bill. The backlash was swift.

Hundreds have called out Gov. Spencer Cox for the celebratory post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. The governor faced swift pushback on social media on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2023, for posting in celebration of Black History Month, two days after signing into law a measure to unravel diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the state.

Utah’s governor posted about Black History Month days after signing anti-DEI bill. The backlash was swift.

Hundreds have called out Gov. Spencer Cox for the celebratory post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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