Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast

Black America knew the days of corporate 'commitment' to DEI were numbered

Life and politics move in cycles. And diversity, equity and inclusion will again, one day, be important in America.

Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast

There's been a slow retreat for years from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at studios and entertainment companies, experts say.

Stop Calling Black Actors “DEI Hires.” How The War On Diversity Is Ruining Hollywood

Every time a Black actor is cast in a traditionally “white” role, they have to face an onslaught of online abuse and accusations of being a “DEI hire”. How do we protect Black actors while still pushing for representation? As Hollywood rolls back DEI initiatives, Black women in the industry react and discuss whether enough is being done to support the performers Hollywood is putting in harm’s way.

Verizon Receives Pushback From FCC For Upholding DEI Commitments

Verizon is receiving pushback for upholding its DEI commitments. As AFROTECH previously told you, pressures from conservative groups and efforts by President Donald Trump’s White House to dismantle DEI-related policies and programs have led major companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Google to follow suit. “We’re committed to creating a workplace where all our employees can succeed and have equal opportunities, and over the last year, we’ve been r…

SIBA article: ‘Use it or lose it: Why the beer industry needs to fight for DEI in 2025

When I wrote my 1st piece for SIBA mag the t$ump ‘administration’ had barely started its war on DEI. Now my comments feel eerily prescient. This is a fight we can’t afford to lose as an economic, cultural & moral imperative – supporting DEI matters more now than ever https://issuu.com/societyofindependentbrewers/docs/siba_independent_brewer_spring_2025/36?ff

In the late 2010s and early 2020s, many Hollywood studies gave the feeling of being driving diversity, equity and inclusion, while in recent months it gives the impression that many companies are beginning to give up the measures they had previously included to promote the DEI. As The Hollywood Reporter shows, Disney has eliminated the Reimagine Tomorrow initiative, which sought to reinforce the voices and under-represented peoples. We have also…