Category: Diversity Initiatives

Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing

Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.
As Big Retailers Pull Back on D.E.I, What Happens to Emerging Black Sellers?

Black-owned brands got a foot in the door through accelerator programs at companies like Target and Amazon. Now they worry it might be closing.
Silicon Valley Tech Workers Quietly Protest Their Bosses’ Embrace of Trump

As Mark Zuckerberg and other tech titans have embraced President Trump and muffled internal dissent at their companies, their mostly left-leaning employees have objected with subtle acts of defiance.
Target to End D.E.I. Policies as Trump Threatens Companies

The retailer joins a growing group of companies dropping commitments and policies on diversity and equity as President Trump fights the programs.
Trump Escalates His War on D.E.I.

President Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies has begun in federal agencies, and is jolting corporate America as well.
Trump’s D.E.I. Order Causes ‘Chaos’ Among Corporate Leaders

The executive order signals that private businesses and organizations could be investigated over their diversity policies.
As D.E.I. Programs Come Under Attack, Companies Like Costco and Microsoft Forge Ahead

As racial and gender equity programs come under attack, many companies have scaled back. But Costco, Microsoft and others have forged ahead.
At Trump’s Rally, the Contradictions Are in the Music

The president-elect danced along with Village People as his rally closed with a live performance of “Y.M.C.A.,” after Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood played.
Musk and Zuckerberg Reflect New Blows Against D.E.I. Policies

Corporate policies concerning diversity, equity and inclusion, already under pressure from conservatives, are facing greater threats from allies of the president-elect.
How Outlets on the Left and Right Have Covered the Los Angeles Wildfires

Media outlets reported similarly on the destruction caused by the fires that raced through Southern California. But partisan publications attributed them to very different causes.
Walmart Pulls Back on D.E.I. Initiatives Amid Conservative Pressure

The retailer is the largest company to be targeted by the conservative activist Robby Starbuck.
Women Entrepreneurs Are Hitting a Funding Wall

For women starting new businesses, early funding from venture capital firms led by other women are vital. But few are large enough to lead subsequent rounds of financing.