Diversity-focused groups outline concerns in letter to Fortune 500 companies amid conservative attacks on inclusivity initiatives<\/p>\n
A coalition of business leaders sent letters to the CEOs of the Fortune 500 companies Wednesday urging them to maintain a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as they come under conservative attack.<\/p>\n
\u201cBusiness decisions intended to capture the value from diversity initiatives have been politicized by a vocal minority of ideologically motivated voices who ignore both facts and the law,\u201d the letter from groups like US Black Chambers and the Global Black Economic Forum read. \u201cWe believe it is imperative that CEOs and other company leaders are able to make strategic decisions for their companies without threats of frivolous lawsuits and political pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n
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