This article examines the recent trend of corporations retreating from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in response to the growing 'anti-woke' movement.
It has long been clear that relying on corporate leaders to stand fast for social and economic progress is a mug's game. Big business talks the talk, of course. As I've written before, after the insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021, many corporate leaders pledged publicly to oppose the assaults from the political right wing on democracy.
Leading corporations said they would cease making campaign contributions to lawmakers who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s election or played a role in the insurrection in Washington. Some made similar promises about state laws restricting abortion or voting rights, or talked openly about reducing their activities in states enacting such measures. They promoted their commitment to programs fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, known as DEI. When push comes to shove, however, most of these companies folded like a poker player with a bad hand. That's been especially evident on DEI, which became a target in the 'anti-woke campaign' waged by right-wing culture warriors such as Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis during the late presidential campaign. Anti-DEI activism on the right gathered steam after the Supreme Court struck down college affirmative action admission policies in June 2023. Throughout this year, big corporations have retreated from the DEI landscape. The largest to do so is Walmart. In November, the company said it wouldn't renew the five-year, $100-million commitment it made in establishing its Center for Racial Equity in the wake of the George Floyd killing, would cease using the term DEI and would end other diversity initiatives. “We’ve been on a journey and know we aren’t perfect, but every decision comes from a place of wanting to foster a sense of belonging, to open doors to opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers and to be a Walmart for everyone,” the company sai
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