Atlanta's Airport Loses $37.5M Over Diversity Program Stance Under Trump Administration

Atlanta's airport has forfeited at least $37.5 million after city leaders refused to disavow diversity, equity and inclusion programs as mandated by President Donald Trump's administration. The mandate was part of a settlement reached in 2018 over allegations that the airport discriminated against African American employees. City officials chose not to comply with the terms of the agreement, resulting in the loss of federal funding. The decision has raised concerns about the impact on the city's minority communities and potential future losses in funding.