Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
COSTCO has pushed out to wholesale club operators to promote shareholder proposals that will evaluate business risks brought by their diversity, fairness, and comprehensive practices. Investors were expected to vote for recommendations at the company's annual meeting on Thursday. The Public Policy Research Center, a conservative think tank based in Washington, is suggestionCostco's DEI Initiative, […]
DEI Expert Bemoans the Death of ‘Diversity’ Programs at Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta
In an op-ed, former Facebook diversity executive Beari A. Williams criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to disband Meta's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program. , suggesting a change in priorities in line with the incoming Trump administration. author williams Visible but invisible: Black women disrupt the tech fraternity He is also the founder of […]
Trump admin orders federal employees in DEI offices to be placed on paid leave as agencies wind down diversity initiatives
The Trump administration on Tuesday ordered paid leave for all federal employees working on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as the agency grapples with the closure of DEI offices. Office of Personnel Management — the government’s highest human resources agency — Notify federal department head The memo states that DEI program employees must be notified […]
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Shreds Biden-Era Diversity, Equity Policies
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr on Tuesday announced the end of the agency's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies from the Biden administration. In the weeks following his historic election to become the 47th president, Trump chose Commissioner Brendan Kerr will be the next FCC chairman. As Kerr's first order as chairman, then-chairwoman […]
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: A new name for the same game
Is DEI really being phased out in American universities? Don't be fooled. Although many institutions claim to have abandoned their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, they often rebrand those programs and continue the same practices under new names. The values taught in these programs are so deeply ingrained among faculty and administrators that only a […]
‘It’s Weakening Our Military’: Marine Vet Defends Hegseth, Says Military’s Push For Diversity Undermines Recruitment
A Marine Corps veteran appeared on Newsmax on Tuesday to defend Pete Hegseth and voice concerns about the impact diversity efforts will have on military recruitment and standards. Jessica Quezada, from her extensive experience overseeing recruitment in Orange County, California, said there is a growing trend to prioritize diversity quotas in military recruitment policy. Monaka […]
Apple asks investors to block proposal to scrap diversity programmes | Apple
Apple has asked shareholders to vote against a proposal to eliminate its diversity, equity and inclusion programs as tech rivals scale back similar plans ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, is calling on the iPhone maker to halt its DEI efforts, […]
Diversity Push Hasn’t Hurt Our Ability to Respond, First Priority Is Taking Care of Community
In an interview with “CBS Evening News” conducted Thursday and published Friday, LAFD Commissioner Christine Crowley said diversity efforts have hurt the department's ability to respond to emergencies like recent fires. He denied that he was doing so and said: It's about making sure we can take care of the communities we're sworn to care […]
Meta Ditches Diversity Programs After Trump Win, Supreme Court Cases
Meta is ending key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives due to changes in the “legal and policy landscape,” according to a memo obtained by Axios on Friday. Since President-elect Donald Trump's victory in November, tech industry heavyweights, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, appear to be aligning themselves with the soon-to-be president. In the latest […]
‘She Had Too Much on Her Plate Promoting Diversity’
Actor James Woods joins growing public criticism of Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley for her handling of out-of-control wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and other parts of the county. He said promoting DEI within the department is a priority. James Woods, who said he had evacuated his home, slammed Crowley in a series […]