Tag: diversity

Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs

NEW YORK -- A broad group of civil rights organizations called on the CEOs and board members of major companies Thursday to maintain...

Fearless Fund drops grant program for Black women business owners in lawsuit settlement

NEW YORK -- A venture capital firm has closed down a grant contest for Black women business owners as part of a settlement...

Black Caucus issues new guidelines for DEI policies and urges firms to help reduce racial wealth gap

WASHINGTON -- Corporate policies meant to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace are legal and should be expanded to promote broad economic...

MrBeast wants 'full assessment' of internal culture amid allegations of impropriety and unsafe sets

NEW YORK -- MrBeast has ordered a full assessment of the internal culture in his YouTube empire as well as an investigation into...

John Deere ends support of 'social or cultural awareness' events, distances from inclusion efforts

NEW YORK -- Farm equipment maker John Deere says it will no longer sponsor “social or cultural awareness” events, becoming the latest major...

Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

NEW YORK -- The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply's president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer...