A Stand Against Hypocrisy: Boycotting Holidays in Response to the U.S. Government’s


Erasure of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion



The United States government is actively working to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, along with any recognition of cultural or historical significance that acknowledges the struggles and contributions of marginalized communities. This isn’t just a policy shift—it’s a deliberate erasure of the very principles that claim to uphold the nation’s ideals of freedom and equality.

At the same time, the government and corporations continue to capitalize on national holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter, using them to drive consumer spending while stripping away the values of inclusion and fairness that these holidays supposedly represent. If DEI and recognition of diversity are no longer deemed important, then neither should the economic benefits that these holidays bring. The response must be clear: no participation, no spending, and no recognition of these holidays in an economy that seeks to erase the people who built it.

The Government’s Attack on Inclusion




This is not a trend led by fringe groups—it is a direct government initiative to remove any policy or program that acknowledges systemic inequality, racial justice, or historical discrimination. By eliminating DEI efforts, the government is sending a message: certain people and their histories do not matter.

Yet, these same government institutions still expect people to participate in national holidays, spend billions of dollars during the holiday season, and continue upholding traditions that have long been used as tools of control and profit. This selective erasure is blatant hypocrisy. If diversity and inclusion no longer matter to the government, then the people affected by these changes should not feel obligated to celebrate or support the economic machine behind these holidays.

The Power of Economic Boycott




History has shown that withdrawing economic participation is one of the most effective ways to protest injustice. The Montgomery Bus Boycott, the anti-apartheid boycotts, and even modern-day corporate accountability movements prove that when people refuse to support institutions that oppress them, it forces change. If the U.S. government no longer sees DEI as valuable, then those who are being erased should make their economic power felt by refusing to spend money on government-sanctioned holidays.



This means:

  • No holiday shopping – Avoiding spending money on Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, or any holiday that fuels corporate profits.

  • No participation in travel and tourism – Reducing engagement with holiday-related industries that expect people to fuel the economy while denying them equal recognition.

  • No compliance with performative celebrations – If inclusion is being stripped away, then participation in these holidays should be, too.

Rejecting Manufactured Tradition




Holidays in America have always been manipulated for economic gain. What started as religious or cultural observances have turned into multi-billion-dollar consumer events that reinforce systemic inequality. The same government that refuses to acknowledge diversity still expects the same communities they seek to erase to participate in these traditions, continuing to fuel an economy that does not serve them.

This is no longer about tradition—it is about power and control. If the government is taking active steps to erase diversity, then the people affected should take active steps to reject their economic participation in these holidays. If inclusion is no longer a priority, then neither should the holidays that benefit from selective recognition.

Conclusion



The U.S. government cannot have it both ways. If it insists on removing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, then it should not expect the participation of the very people it seeks to erase in the economic machine that fuels these holidays. The response should be clear: withdraw financial support, refuse participation, and expose the hypocrisy of a system that values profit over people.

If inclusion is erased, then so should the economic benefits of these holidays. It’s time to take a stand.

Claude D. Rhodes

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