Walmart Scales Back DEI Initiatives Amid Controversy
Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies amid conservative pressure to reduce 'wokeness' in corporate America. This includes ending a racial equity center and withdrawing from a gay rights index. The move follows the U.S. Supreme Court's decision against affirmative action, which has emboldened conservative groups to challenge corporate DEI initiatives. Walmart's changes also involve monitoring marketplace items and reviewing grants to ensure they align with new guidelines.