Following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020, protests erupted across the nation. As millions of Americans took to the streets to protest police brutality and black squares flooded Instagram, corporations scrambled to declare their dedication to fighting racial injustices and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs throughout their company policies.
Four and half years later, many of those same corporations that pledged their unwavering commitment to creating a safer work culture and fairer opportunities for the Black community have begun to quietly roll back many of their initiatives. On Monday, Walmart followed suit, and confirmed it would be retreating on DEI programs targeted by conservative groups.
The world’s largest retailer will not be renewing a racial equity center it created shortly after Floyd’s murder and will no longer be taking…
