The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) alleges that McDonald's HACER scholarship program discriminates against non-Latino students. This lawsuit comes after McDonald's announced adjustments to its DEI policies, which some have criticized as 'woke'.
McDonald's is facing a lawsuit over its HACER scholarship program, which awards scholarships to Latino students. The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), an organization that challenges race-based preferences and discrimination, alleges that the program discriminates against certain high school students based on their ethnicity.
The lawsuit comes days after McDonald's announced adjustments to some of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies, a move met with criticism from those who labeled the previous policies as 'woke'. While McDonald's claims these changes reflect a commitment to treating 'everyone' fairly, the AAER argues that the HACER program, which awards up to $100,000 to 30 students with at least one Hispanic or Latino parent, blatantly contradicts this statement.The lawsuit centers on a non-Hispanic white high school girl from Arkansas who, despite her financial need, is unable to apply for the scholarships due to her ethnicity. The AAER is seeking a temporary injunction to prevent the company from awarding this year's scholarships in February. McDonald's, on the other hand, states that it is reviewing the complaint and will respond accordingly. They maintain that their recent changes to DEI initiatives, including the discontinuation of 'aspirational representation goals' and the renaming of their diversity team to the Global Inclusion Team, demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity.
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