<ul><li>A NASA employee of Caribbean origin was terminated following the shutdown of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in federal agencies, in compliance with an executive order from US President Donald Trump.</li><li>The dismissal occurred after the employee, Rose Ferreira, expressed disappointment online following the removal of her featured story about overcoming poverty and homelessness to work at NASA. The removal of the article sparked public outcry.</li><li>Ferreira was informed of her termination during a routine meeting upon returning from medical leave, without being allowed to speak. NASA cited her failure to meet role responsibilities as the reason for dismissal, amid growing scrutiny of the agency's workplace culture.</li><li>The incident has raised concerns about inclusivity at NASA, with reports of employees facing pressure to remove Pride-related symbols from their desks. This case reflects broader apprehensions about the reduction of diversity efforts in federal institutions and its repercussions on historically marginalized employees.</li></ul>

NASA employee dismissed amid DEI programme shutdown

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