The author recently asked a colleague of color in higher education whether she has ever been encouraged to join committees that focus on drafting policies surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices or whether she has any interest in supporting such initiatives during her tenure as a student affairs professional. "I don't get paid enough to teach White people how to behave," she responded. Not all people of color want to become involved in these efforts, yet even in the higher education sector, they are often pressured to do so by their employers. This colleague's response resonated with many of the author's observations on this topic and led to this reflection on the purpose of DEI in higher education, how it should be expressed, and by whom.