What can those of us who believe in the possibility of the American Dream for all of us do to make our country more diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI)? Since 2021, 300+ anti-DEI bills have been introduced or passed across 25+ states as part of a multi-pronged anti-DEI campaign attempting to roll back generations of collective work to make the U.S. more equitable and inclusive. This panel will speak to what is at stake in the state policy and legal landscape and explore the opportunities to defend and deliver the American Dream.