New York CNN — Walmart, Ford and other companies are making changes to their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in response to online pressure, legal threats and customers opposed to the initiatives. Some companies are modifying terminology from “DEI” to “inclusion” or “belonging.” President-elect Donald Trump’s Justice Department is preparing to try to dismantle DEI policies at public schools, government …
WASHINGTON — Corporate policies meant to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace are legal and should be expanded to promote broad economic prosperity and reduce racial wealth inequities, according to a new report by the Congressional Black Caucus. “In the wake of the death of George Floyd, corporations pledged $50 billion to racial equity and strengthening DEI policies,” said …
Gen. Keith Ellison, center, speaks with Rep. Ilhan Omar and members of the Congressional Black Caucus as they visit the site of George Floyd’s death in south Minneapolis in 2020. “In the wake of the death of George Floyd, corporations pledged $50 billion to racial equity and strengthening DEI policies,” said Rep. Steven Horsford, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, …
