Quick summary: Throughout 2024, major companies’ commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion began to crumble in anticipation of Trump’s second term. However, many resisted the tide and stuck by their promises. Today, we’re covering what to know about the current state of these initiatives in corporate America, featuring reporting from TANTV, Capital B, Black Voice News, and AsAmNews.
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What firms are sticking to their DEI goals?
Hey, y’all,Do you work in corporate America? If so, did your company mint a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program at some point in the wake of the murder of George Floyd? If yes, then I have a crucial third question for you — does it still exist? Many major corporations that at one time seemed to hold promise for change have dropped their DEI programs altogether in the past few years.Walmart. McDonalds. Lowe’s. Ford. Coors. Boeing. Jack Daniels. Harley-Davidson. John Deere. Leadership boards throughout these industries rolled back DEI progress in some shape or form in 2024, Forbes reports. However, many large companies stood firmly by DEI.Costco, for example, in response to a proposal to cut its DEI initiatives from the National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, did not budge. Nor did it change its tune when, following its rejection of the proposal, MAGA backlash called for a boycott, according to Fast Company.“Our Board has considered this proposal and believes that our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary,” Costco’s board responded.
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