I am a current federal employee. We just got a memo yesterday requesting us to complete a survey that indicates our race. The memo went on to say the information we provide will be permanently attached to our official personnel file. The stated purpose is to assure diversity. A chill ran up my spine as I read the memo and realized what it was asking.

Several days ago I read somewhere that the president is directing the managers of all federal agencies to assure diversity. I put 2+2 together and realized that the directive and the memo are likely related.

Taken together I find these activities very troubling.