McDonald's sued over Latino scholarship program days after ditching some DEI policies
A civil rights group is suing McDonald's over its scholarship program for Latino high school students, saying it discriminates against other students.
Apple's board recommended shareholders reject DEI rollback proposal
Apple's board of directors recommended shareholders reject a proposal for the company to end its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program, calling such a move "unnecessary."
Is DEI dying? Here's the list of companies that have rolled back the 'woke' policies
Amazon and Meta have now joined the growing list of major corporations that have dialed back their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the past year.
Meta orders removal of tampons in men's rooms amid Zuckerberg post-election shakeup: report
The New York Times reported that Meta has been going through a "sprint" of quick and dynamic policy overhauls for both their social media platforms and their offices themselves.
Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts
Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives amid activist pressure to end the programs.
Meta ends corporate DEI programs
Meta announced that it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs effective immediately in the wake of court rulings casting doubt on corporate DEI policies.
McDonald's latest company to roll back 'woke' DEI policies as trend continues into 2025
McDonald's announced Monday it is scrapping some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest company to make changes amid activist pressure.
Costco defends DEI program as other major retailers drop controversial diversity push
Costco's board of directors asked shareholders to vote against a proposal challenging the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices.
Was 2024 the year DEI fell apart?
Several companies and universities scaled back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion in 2024 after facing pressure from conservative activists.
Nissan becomes latest car company to walk back 'woke' DEI practices, following Toyota and Ford
Nissan has agreed to roll back a number of DEI initiatives, after activist Robby Starbuck threatened to expose ongoing "wokeness" at the company.
Federal court rejects Nasdaq's diversity rules
A federal appeals court issued a ruling that struck down Nasdaq's diversity rules for companies listed on the exchange that had been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Walmart CEO addresses rollback of DEI programs: 'Going to continue to make the best decisions we can'
Walmart CEO John Furner confirmed the retail giant would be rolling back its DEI programs, including reviewing grants and ditching the term "DEI" altogether.
Trump Treasury contender Warsh no fan of DEI policies
Former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Kevin Warsh, a contender to serve as President-elect Trump's Treasury secretary, recently criticized DEI and said it should not influence monetary policy.
Caterpillar makes policy changes in yet another corporate DEI rollback
Caterpillar is rolling back some of its DEI policies following an internal review, with senior leaders required to approve participation in external surveys and speakers.
Newsom signs election 'deepfake' ban, Musk claps back resharing AI-altered video of Kamala Harris
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed legislation banning “deepfakes," but X owner Elon Musk quickly reshared an unflattering AI-doctored video of Vice President Kamala Harris in response.
Molson Coors scraps 'woke' DEI policies in growing trend among US companies
American beer giant Molson Coors on Tuesday informed employees it has rolled back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest U.S. company to do so.
Ford walks back 'woke' DEI policies, joining growing list of US companies
Ford Motor Company says it has made some changes to its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest U.S. firm to back away from "woke" initiatives.
State treasurers to Business Roundtable: focus on shareholders not woke activism
State treasurers are urging the Business Roundtable to return corporations' focus to shareholder value rather than a broader focus on stakeholders they warn leads to woke activism.
Lowe's drops some DEI policies, latest American company to do so: memo
Home improvement retail chain Lowe's is reportedly ending multiple diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and altering other representation-focused parts of its corporate programming.
John Deere releases statement rejecting DEI policies: 'Committed to our customers'
John Deere issued a statement Tuesday that the company would be moving away from “socially motivated messages" by eliminating many DEI protocols and practices