A group of Birmingham activists are calling for a boycott of a local Walmart this Black Friday after the company announced this week it is eliminating some diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives nationwide.

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A coalition of community members, faith leaders, and activists is calling for a boycott of the Roebuck Walmart in Birmingham, starting this Black Friday. The action comes in response to Walmart’s recent announcement that it will eliminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The boycott will begin at 8:00 AM on Friday, November 29, at the Walmart located at 9248 Parkway E, Birmingham, AL 35206. Organizers are encouraging the p…

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Community leaders call for Walmart boycott in response to DEI elimination

The decision includes withdrawing from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index and ending prioritizing suppliers based on race or gender criteria.

Birmingham activists call for Walmart Black Friday boycott after DEI rollback

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