Charleston school district faces backlash for cutting diversity role to retain federal funds.

Charleston County School District is facing backlash after eliminating the executive director of intercultural development position to comply with federal mandates and protect $55 million in federal funding. The move, made following legal consultations, has sparked protests from community members who argue it undermines support for underrepresented students. Superintendent Anita Huggins defended the decision, citing the need to avoid losing federal funds, but critics see it as an attack on diversity initiatives.