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Verizon becomes latest company to face probe by FCC boss over DEI policies
Verizon becomes latest company to face probe by FCC boss over DEI policies
Verizon becomes latest company to face probe by FCC boss over DEI policies
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nypost.comFebruary 27, 2025

Verizon is awaiting FCC approval for its $9.6 billion purchase of Frontier Communications.

Deere shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal, as Trump pressures Apple to abandon diversity plans
Deere shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal, as Trump pressures Apple to abandon diversity plans
Deere shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal, as Trump pressures Apple to abandon diversity plans
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marketwatch.comFebruary 26, 2025

Shareholders of Deere & Co. voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal seeking to curb the farming-machinery maker's diversity, equity and inclusion plans — the latest sign of investor resistance to conservative efforts to end diversity practices.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon reaffirms DEI commitment despite industry shift, CNBC reports
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon reaffirms DEI commitment despite industry shift, CNBC reports
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon reaffirms DEI commitment despite industry shift, CNBC reports
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reuters.comFebruary 24, 2025

JPMorgan Chase will continue its diversity efforts, its CEO Jamie Dimon said in an interview with CNBC on Monday, despite a broader corporate retreat from such initiatives.

Citi, Pepsi walk back DEI policies
Citi, Pepsi walk back DEI policies
Citi, Pepsi walk back DEI policies
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youtube.comFebruary 21, 2025

CNBC's Joe Kernen reports on the latest news.

Coca-Cola warns of potential negative effects of DEI rollbacks, saying its efforts are 'critical' to growth
Coca-Cola warns of potential negative effects of DEI rollbacks, saying its efforts are 'critical' to growth
Coca-Cola warns of potential negative effects of DEI rollbacks, saying its efforts are 'critical' to growth
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businessinsider.comFebruary 21, 2025

Coca-Cola has warned that DEI policy changes could negatively impact its business. In an annual filing, the company said fostering an inclusive workplace culture was "critical" to its success.

Disney Shifts Away From DEI To Return To Its Primary Business Mission
Disney Shifts Away From DEI To Return To Its Primary Business Mission
Disney Shifts Away From DEI To Return To Its Primary Business Mission
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forbes.comFebruary 13, 2025

The Walt Disney Company backs away from DEI and reasserts its core entertainment business mission, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters.

Google defends scrapping AI pledges and DEI goals in all-staff meeting
Google defends scrapping AI pledges and DEI goals in all-staff meeting
Google defends scrapping AI pledges and DEI goals in all-staff meeting
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theguardian.comFebruary 12, 2025

Exclusive: Google executives gave employees details on dropping the company's promise against weaponized AI and nixing diversity goals

Costco's DEI clash has companies taking notes. Some, like Disney, are making changes.
Costco's DEI clash has companies taking notes. Some, like Disney, are making changes.
Costco's DEI clash has companies taking notes. Some, like Disney, are making changes.
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businessinsider.comFebruary 12, 2025

A highly visible campaign against DEI is underway against companies like Costco. Political pressure is putting execs into a delicate balancing act over how to run their businesses.

Disney dumps two DEI programs as investors pressure company to axe more woke initiatives: SEC filing
Disney dumps two DEI programs as investors pressure company to axe more woke initiatives: SEC filing
Disney dumps two DEI programs as investors pressure company to axe more woke initiatives: SEC filing
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nypost.comFebruary 10, 2025

Disney is reportedly pulling back on its diversity, equity and inclusion policies — the latest major company to walk back the woke initiatives amid pressure from activist investors and the Trump administration.

Amazon cuts workforce diversity reference from annual filing amid Trump-led backlash against DEI
Amazon cuts workforce diversity reference from annual filing amid Trump-led backlash against DEI
Amazon cuts workforce diversity reference from annual filing amid Trump-led backlash against DEI
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geekwire.comFebruary 7, 2025

Amazon scrubbed a reference to workforce diversity from its annual 10-K report this morning, reflecting a broader corporate retreat from diversity and inclusion practices amid changing political winds.