I know qualified candidates of color had to exist.
The only one we're given specifics on (here) is the Harvard graduate replace by a black man with a GED.
I do notice that all three appear to be female (or at least identify as such). Women tend to be more willing to accept being underpaid in positions they see as serving society.
My guess is that most candidates with similar qualifications refused the position.
Also, when did affirmative action get rebranded as dei? And back in my day, you still had to have base level qualifications for affirmative action to help you. A GED, or even a high school diploma, replacing a Masters degree (the college is irrelevant) is ludicrous.

To be fair, a regular diploma is bullshit too. There are literally no standards in public education.

Did the Babylon bee stop doing satire and start posting real news, because that is literally happening for real across the country.

I think we watched her have an epiphany though. It might take awhile to take root, but I think she's going actually going to look past the slogans and do some research.
Yes, she's ignorant and following the crowd now, but she realized it. That is a VERY important first step.

At least he didn't say "for effect" out loud.