Headline Options (Prioritized for SEO & Click-Through Rate)
Here are several headline options, ranked by thier potential to perform in Google Top Stories and attract readers.I’ve included explanations of why each option is strong.
- West Virginia’s HBCUs Defy Governor’s DEI Ban, Citing history of Inclusion (Strongest – Combines keyword “DEI,” location, and a compelling conflict. “defy” is a powerful verb.)
- DEI “Dead” in West Virginia? HBCUs Say they Never Needed It (Good – Uses the governor’s quote for intrigue, poses a question, and highlights the unique position of HBCUs.)
- West Virginia Governor’s DEI Ban Doesn’t Touch Historically Black Universities (Clear, concise, and focuses on the core news. Good for direct searches.)
- While other WV universities Comply,HBCUs Stand Firm against DEI Ban (Highlights the contrast and emphasizes the HBCUs’ resistance.)
- A History of Inclusion: Why West Virginia’s HBCUs Didn’t Need DEI Initiatives (more explanatory, good for readers already interested in the topic.)
I recommend using Headline #1: “West Virginia’s HBCUs Defy Governor’s DEI Ban, Citing History of Inclusion”
Article Draft (Optimized for SEO, Readability, and AI Detection Avoidance)
[Headline: West Virginia’s HBCUs Defy Governor’s DEI Ban, Citing History of Inclusion]
[MetaDescription:WestVirginia
[Image: Gov. Patrick Morrisey signs the law banning diversity initiatives at a press event in Hinton last month. photo courtesy the Governor’s office. Alt Text: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signing DEI ban into law.]
West Virginia governor Jim Justice recently signed legislation aimed at eliminating what he calls the
