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Meta’s Chief Diversity Officer Addresses Company’s Plan To Cutback On DEI Programs: Maxine Williams, a Black woman and Meta’s former DEI lead, told her staff about the company’s changing dynamic in regards to DEI and what that means moving forward at the tech giant.http://dlvr.it/THLCK1 The post Meta’s Chief Diversity Officer Addresses Company’s Plan To Cutback On DEI Programs first appeared on Blacknewss.com Media Solutions in African American Culture. #blacknews #blackstories #blackandproud http://dlvr.it/THLCnB #blacknewsupdates #blackpower #blackbusinesses

Meta’s Chief Diversity Officer Addresses Company’s Plan To Cutback On DEI Programs: Maxine Williams, a Black woman and Meta’s former DEI lead, told her staff about the company’s changing dynamic in regards to DEI and what that means moving forward at the tech giant.http://dlvr.it/THLCK1 The post Meta’s Chief Diversity Officer Addresses Company’s Plan To Cutback On DEI Programs first appeared on Blacknewss.com Media Solutions in African American Culture. #blacknews #blackstories #blackandproud #blacknewsupdates #blackpower #blackbusinesses

Artistry, Inclusion, and Empathy—these have been the pillars of my career, woven through every project and passion since grade school. As I continue my journey in the Google UX Design Certificate program, I’ve been inspired by the emphasis on inclusive design. It's a reminder of the power we have as designers and creators to shape experiences that honor and uplift all individuals. Today, I learned a term that deeply resonates with me: "capabilities." For years, I’ve wrestled with language to describe what others often call “disability.” As a Deaf Studies minor, I came to understand and admire the pride that Deaf individuals have in their ability to sign and the rich culture of Deafness. Many would never identify as disabled—and why should they? The idea of "diverse capabilities" feels like a celebration of the unique strengths and abilities of individuals from all walks of life. It shifts the narrative from limitation to empowerment, which is precisely the mindset I aim to bring to my work as an artist, designer, and equity-driven leader. I hope this perspective inspires you to think about the language we use and how it can build a more inclusive world. Let’s celebrate capabilities in all their forms as we design for equity and belonging.

-The Fragility of Corporate DEI Commitments Exposed- Meta’s decision to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs—joining McDonald’s, Walmart, and others—is a stark reminder of how hollow corporate commitments to diversity can be. For some, DEI was never more than a convenient tool to boost public perception, not a genuine effort to challenge inequities. As a Sikh, I view diversity through the lens of sarbat da bhala—the well-being of all. DEI is not about optics or token gestures; it’s about creating meaningful change across the globe. This retreat exposes troubling realities: • Were these programs ever more than superficial? • Did they truly embrace global diversity, or did they limit inclusion to stereotypes dominant in their home countries? • Have these corporations invested in genuine equity, or was it all a performance for political expediency? For corporations claiming to be global, these decisions reveal their commitments were only as strong as the political winds that favoured them. Changing tides have laid bare the fragility of these promises, proving they were never built on a foundation of real accountability or integrity. Meta’s planned rollback of DEI alongside fact-checking reflects not just retreat but a calculated withdrawal from responsibility. Diversity isn’t a fleeting trend or a tool for appeasement—it’s a moral imperative and a business necessity. When corporations abandon such commitments, they expose the shallow roots of their claims. True global leadership doesn’t sway with political tides—it stands firm for justice, equity, and progress that transcend power equations, borders, and ideologies. #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Leadership #Accountability #SarbatDaBhala #GlobalJustice

As we see countless companies, now including Meta, run from DEI programs and eliminate them, we should be clear that spineless leaders like Mark Zuckerberg never had the best interests of marginalized people in mind. The need to address racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, and religious intolerance in the workplace has not gone away. Marginalized employees are still suffering and being harmed by micro-aggressions & discrimination and other forms of bias. The faux pledges in 2020 have now given way to political expediency and bowing to White supremacy elements. We should look to companies like Costco, which have voiced its continued support for DEI, viewing as a value not a liability, rather than companies like Meta and Walmart who were more interested in performative support for DEI, than actually helping their employees. Zuckerberg has never been a true advocate and his actions now demonstrate his company’s full capitulation to the White supremacy culture of the incoming administration, from ending fact-checking to eliminating DEI programs. I encourage us to not forget who turned their backs on justice and antiracist practice, when it was needed the most, when considering where to invest our talents or our dollars. #DEIleadership #leadership #antiracism

After a really great year of DEI activities in 2024, the Immersive Labs DEI Working Group is excited to kick off 2025 with even more fantastic content, events, education, and a theme to bring this all together. This is: Immersive Voices We want to ensure that more voices are heard, more personal stories are told, and for us all to get to know each other better. This means hearing voices of colleagues, execs and leaders, people from different backgrounds and people with stories to be told. We want to hear it and we want to support it. We will also focus on why DEI is important, why people should value inclusive environments, diversity in thinking, representation and equity for all, as well as the concept of privilege and how allies in majority groups can ensure the safety of those in the minority. We are looking for people to share their voices and inspiration for stories we will tell. Who and what would you like to hear from in 2025? #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #EDI #Inclusion #Diversity #Representation #Voices #ImmersiveVoices #ImmersiveLabs #Stories

🤔When the challenge is to do something bold with a kind heart that gets people to want to be part of our purpose-driven mission to change the board game. 💥 Challenge accepted ✔ with our latest attention-grabber lighting up the Financial District in NYC, including Fulton Street Station and The Oculus: So Many Dicks. And these are just the first disruptive amplifications of many more to come in e.l.f.’s long-term commitment to this movement. So Many Dicks was developed after digging into the data and learning that men named Richard, Rick, or Dick (Dicks) outnumber underrepresented groups on public company boards. We combed through each board of directors of U.S. based publicly traded companies on the NYSE and NASDAQ, yes 36,957 existing board members across 4,429 publicly traded U.S. companies. 😱 The data was fascinating! 🤯 🔍 There were 566 men named Richard, Rick or Dick (Dicks) serving on these public company boards. 🔍 Black women and Asian women barely outnumber men named Dick, with only 806 Black Women, 774 Asian Women. 🔍 There were only 283 Hispanic Women on these same boards, only half the number of “Dicks”. At E.L.F. BEAUTY, inclusivity is a superpower. With our board leading the charge with 2/3 women and 1/3 diverse members, we're hoping to get more companies, including those with Dicks on their board to join. Huge thank you to our incredible leadership team for supporting this movement and thank you to OBERLAND. You are creative geniuses 🚀 . Learn more about how diversity can drive profitability for everyone: https://lnkd.in/efkh3kU3

Swinging with the emotional 'woke' pendulum, get your smallest violins out for America, whose corporate culture has been 'culturally neutered' by #DEI (can you believe this came out of Zuckerberg's mouth I was p shocked 😮) Recent news about major corporations (Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft) financially backing Trump’s inauguration has raised important questions about where DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) fits into their agendas... Sooooo.... let's talk about #DEI and why it's a non-negotiable... scarily, more so than EVER! DEI isn’t a box to tick—it’s a critical building block of the most successful and innovative companies. People from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences come together to create the solutions we need to solve complex global problems. But what happens when DEI is deprioritised? What happens when the loudest voices are yes-men to skewed narratives, rather than challengers who push for progress? (History tells us everything we need to know, yet somehow, we still keep going around in circles, I cry) I’ve been fortunate to work with companies and clients who genuinely prioritise DEI in their workplaces. But I worry about a creeping trend in tech and beyond....a slow decline in DEI efforts driven by politics, convenience, and inability to stand up for what's right or when true colours are allowed to be exposed. Politics shapes reality, whether we like it or not. Avoiding the conversations (of what the F is going on in this world AND not just being passive to the craziness ) only lets inequity fester. To counteract the forces that threaten progress, we must actively uphold and champion DEI as a non-negotiable standard. DEI isn’t just about being “fair.” It drives #innovation, fosters #collaboration, and ensures long-term #success. Without it, we risk stagnation and regressive practices that harm businesses, people and society. I, for one, will never shy away from talking about this. I’ll continue to call for #diverse, #inclusive, and #equitable workplaces because I know this is how we create real, lasting change. Remember- not saying something IS saying something. How are you keeping the DEI conversation alive and thriving in 2025?? !!!Don't be a Sheep!!! #Recruitment #DiversityEquityInclusion #Leadership #InnovationThroughDiversity #InclusiveWorkplaces

It's sad to see Target, Walmart, Meta and McDonald’s roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, especially after the progress that was made in response to such a tragic event. The commitment to support marginalized communities and promote equality felt like a crucial step forward, not just for the companies but for society as a whole. Ending these initiatives sends a troubling message that the fight for justice and representation can be sidelined when it's inconvenient. It’s a painful reminder that meaningful change often hangs by a thread, and it leaves many of us questioning the sincerity of corporate commitments to social responsibility. We should be striving to build a more inclusive future, not retreating from it. https://lnkd.in/eGV_gYdP

Apple’s board rejects a proposal by the National Center for Public Policy Research to abolish its DEI programs. Citing the importance of fostering a culture of belonging, Apple defends its commitment to diversity despite recent industry rollbacks by Meta and Amazon. #Apple #DEI #CorporateDiversity #Inclusion #TechLeadership #TechNews #Innovation #TechTrends #Technology