In response to pressure from conservative activists and recent executive orders from President Donald Trump, many prominent companies have backed away from their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These initiatives were launched in the wake of the George Floyd protests in 2020. Companies like Uber, Salesforce, Pepsi, Goldman Sachs, Google, Target, Meta (Facebook and Instagram parent company), Amazon, McDonald’s, Walmart, Ford, Lowe’s, Harley-Davidson, Brown-Forman, John Deere, Tractor Supply, and others have either scaled back or completely ended their DEI programs.
Some companies have cited legal concerns or changing business strategies as reasons for these changes. Walmart, for example, decided not to renew its racial equity center commitment, while Amazon is winding down outdated DEI programs. The trend has sparked controversy and backlash, with advocacy groups and employees expressing disappointment and concern over the retreat from diversity and inclusion efforts. The move comes at a time when discussions around race, equality, and inclusion are more important than ever in the corporate world.
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