PBS News Hour

Companies scale back DEI plans after conservative backlash

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are under attack by conservative lawmakers and activists. From college campuses to corporate America, the fear of legal liability and political backlash is leading some to backtrack or rebrand their DEI initiatives. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Simone Foxman of Bloomberg News.

Companies scale back DEI plans after conservative backlash

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