Physics and physics education are famous for their acronyms and buzzwords, so much so that at times it feels like we just speak in code words and abbreviations. Sometimes the ideas that these buzzwords represent stick around and other times they get lost in the shuffle of trends. Recently one often hears, for good reason, the words diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). And while physics has come a long way in the conversation surrounding DEI, and in addressing these ever-prevalent issues, there are also some worrying signs that the conversation might be stagnating or, worse, becoming co-opted in ways antithetical to the original intent. We believe that in order to institute real change, a critical and nuanced discussion surrounding DEI must become embedded in and central to physics and physics education.

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