Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are the cornerstones of progress, creating workplaces that are not only fairer but more likely to thrive. These programs help elevate marginalized voices, ensuring that women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals have a seat at the table.
But now, Walmart has decided to bend to right-wing tantrums and roll back these vital DEI initiatives.Sign the petition demanding that Walmart reverse this harmful, bigoted decision and that companies like Amazon and Target hold firm in their pursuits of diversity, equity, and inclusion!Walmart has already cut its racial equity training programs, reduced support for female, minority, LGBTQ+ suppliers, and even ended funding for its Center for Racial Equity.
This is a devastating blow for the many employees and suppliers who depend on these programs to thrive in the workplace.DEI programs have been around for decades, but support for these initiatives took off in 2020 after George Floyd's murder by police officer Derek Chauvin and subsequent worldwide protests against police brutality and violent racism. Companies finally began committing real time, money, and efforts to working with marginalized groups to solve problems of racism, sexism, and other exclusionary biases.
But now, political pressure and fake outrage from Republicans have caused companies like Walmart to walk back these promises of justices, fairness, and equality.We cannot let companies like Walmart, Amazon, and Target turn their backs on those who need these programs most. These rollbacks disproportionately affect women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are already underrepresented in positions of power.
Rolling back DEI efforts does more than just hurt the communities it targets; backtracking undermines the state of the economy itself.
Research shows that companies with higher diversity scores actually outperform those with lower scores in driving "revenue through innovation."
The more different types of thinkers, leaders, and problem solvers we have in the workplace from all different backgrounds and experiences, the more we all thrive!Clearly, the fight for equality and justice is far from over. Join us in demanding that these companies uphold their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Sign the petition to tell Walmart, Target, and Amazon: don't give in to conservative pressure! Stand firm in your commitment to DEI and create workplaces that truly support all workers!