The self-governing district that largely regulates Walt Disney World says it will abolish all of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs and race-based hiring practices.
FOX Business senior correspondent Charlie Gasparino joins The Claman Countdown to discuss Disney CEO Bob Iger seeking a contract extension beyond his current end date of 2024.– The Florida district that governs the iconic Walt Disney World theme park and resort announced Tuesday it is abolishing all of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs and race-based hiring practices.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year gained control over a board that oversees aspects of Disney World. "As the former head of the Central Florida Urban League, I can say definitively that our community thrives only when we work together despite our differences," Gilzean added. Through "Minority/Women Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise" programs, RCID instituted gender and racial quotas to ensure that contractors met a certain threshold of diversity.
The board also claims that previous contracts threatened contractors who did not keep up with racial or gender quotes with nonpayment and disqualification from future bidding. "Frankly, the company was within its right – even though I’m not sure it was handled very well – was within its right to speak up on an issue, constitutionally protected right of free speech," Iger said. "To retaliate against the company in a way that would be harmful to the business was not something we could sit back and tolerate."
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