Category: Diversity Initiatives

The N.E.A.’s New Gender and Diversity Edicts Worry Arts Groups

As the National Endowment for the Arts adjusts to comply with President Trump’s executive orders, “gender ideology” is out and works that “honor the nation’s rich artistic heritage” are in.
As Trump Attacks D.E.I., Wall Street Worries

Goldman Sachs will drop a demand that corporate boards of directors include women and members of minority groups as financial firms backpedal from D.E.I. promises.
After Trump’s DEI Order, Companies Navigate a Legal Minefield

Companies navigate a legal minefield as President Trump wages war on diversity programs, but they still have to guard against complaints of bias.
As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints

The company’s board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers.
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.