Many well-known corporations have reduced or abandoned the diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that a large portion of corporate America supported in the wake of the demonstrations that followed the 2020 Minneapolis police death of Black man George Floyd.
Generally speaking, DEI policies were designed to combat discriminatory behavior. Critics contend that initiatives in business, government, and education that discriminate against participants on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, or color are unjust and that everyone should have equal access to opportunities.
We now see that these companies never really cared about minorities or the issues they go through, and once President Trump got back in office, we now see the true character of these companies and their leaders. The moment these companies didn’t have to support minorities, they dropped DEI like a bad habit. Rev. Al Sharpton called on all Americans to boycott companies eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, claiming they are trying to send Black people to the “back of the bus.” If you are down for the boycott, start with these companies.
A list of some ditching DEI
Target
The retailer said it would end its “Belonging at the Bullseye” strategy, including a program supporting Black employees, shoppers, and Black-owned businesses, and will no longer set DEI goals in three-year cycles.
Meta Platforms
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram announced it would dismantle its DEI program, including hiring policies and its “diverse slate approach,” following a review influenced by the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.
Amazon
Amazon said it would phase out some DEI programs, focusing instead on initiatives with proven outcomes while discontinuing outdated practices.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s plans to retire its DEI goals for senior leadership and supplier diversity training programs, citing the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action.
Walmart
Walmart will not renew its five-year racial equity center initiative and will no longer consider race and gender in supplier contracts or grant eligibility.
Ford
CEO Jim Farley announced Ford would stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index but remain committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Lowe’s
The company decided to consolidate employee resource groups under one organization and stop participating in the HRC index or events unrelated to business areas.
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson will review sponsorships, end supplier diversity spending goals, and stop participating in workplace equality rankings by the Human Rights Campaign.
Brown-Forman
The Jack Daniels parent company will remove workforce and supplier diversity targets, aligning employee incentives with business performance.
John Deere
John Deere will no longer sponsor social or cultural awareness events and will audit training materials to ensure the absence of socially motivated messages.
Tractor Supply
The company announced it would end its DEI roles, retire DEI goals, and withdraw from climate efforts such as carbon emission goals, focusing instead on land and water conservation.
