The focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in US businesses is facing significant backlash, with at least 10 major companies, including Walmart and Boeing, scaling back their DEI initiatives. This trend is gaining traction following Donald Trump's reelection, as he plans to reinstate an order that prohibits bias training for government contractors.
Walmart, the largest retailer globally, is rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, following a trend among major corporations facing pressure from conservative activists. The changes include not renewing a commitment to an equity racial center and withdrawing from a gay rights index, reflecting the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action. This shift has been echoed by other companies like Ford and Harley-Davidson, which have also scaled back their DEI initiatives.
Walmart is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including removing some LGBTQ merchandise from its website and winding down its Center for Racial Equity. The company will no longer allow third-party sellers to offer certain LGBTQ-themed items and has ceased sharing data with LGBTQ advocacy groups. These changes come amid pressure from conservative activists and follow the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action programs.
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