Costco stands by DEI policies, accuses conservative lobbyists of 'broader agenda'
Costco said the group pushing them to cut DEI was not interested in "reducing risk for the company but the abolition of diversity initiatives."
January 24, 2025
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Meta is ending its DEI programs as it eases protections against anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech
Meta's internal announcement comes shortly after leaked training materials revealed that the company instructed moderators to allow posts calling LGBTQ+ people “mentally ill.”
January 10, 2025
Major League Baseball Scores Home Run for LGBT Businesses
For the first time, LGBT small businesses are on deck to become official suppliers for America’s national pastime.
March 8, 2016
U.N. Stands Up for LGBT Workers Around the Globe
The U.N. Human Rights Office advises businesses around the world on treatment of LGBT and intersex employees, suppliers, and customers.
September 26, 2017
McDonald's ends some DEI practices, cites SCOTUS ruling and 'other companies' (exclusive)
The corporation announced it will be "retiring setting aspirational representation goals," ceasing DEI requirements for its suppliers, and "pausing external surveys" focused on inclusion
January 7, 2025
Mass. Now First in LGBT Business Opportunity
Gov. Charlie Baker has put Massachusetts in front of 49 other states in providing economic opportunity to LGBT-owned contractors and suppliers.
November 3, 2015
Target becomes latest corporation to nix DEI programs after once being a champion of equality
The retailer will sunset its REACH program focused on racial fairness and stop participation in HRC's Corporate Equality index.
January 24, 2025
How a Capital One leader champions authenticity
Discover how Clint Grimes, Capital One's Chief Procurement Officer, supports a culture of belonging by being himself.
May 1, 2024
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to $16.7 Million Bogus HIV Medication Scheme
Amando Herrera sold the counterfeit medications that were ultimately prescribed to unsuspecting patients.
September 27, 2023
A New York Bill Aims to Help LGBTQ Businesses Thrive
Backers say the legislation would assure that businesses owned by LGBTQ people, veterans, and disabled people have a chance to bid on state contracts.
January 22, 2019
Transforming LGBT Purchasing
A new business initiative called OSL Holdings has grand ambitions to change spending habits among African-Americans, Latinos, women, and gays. OSL wants to connect the dots between minority shoppers and the companies that support them; their hope is to also communicate to major companies that marketing to these groups is profitable, and to provide tools to corporations to see if they're reaching such people.
December 18, 2012
These 35 major companies caved to Trump and rolled back DEI programs
Major corporations are using Donald Trump's executive orders as an excuse to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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January 24, 2025
The Equality Act Is Missing One Big Thing
The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is fighting to change the proposed LGBT legislation.
September 23, 2015
Apple, Costco stand behind DEI programs
Both companies' directors are encouraging shareholders to vote against resolutions asking them to reconsider DEI initiatives.
January 14, 2025
Op-ed: Indiana's Law Is a Segregation-Era Throwback
A century ago, politicians claimed that 'religious freedom' required legal racial segregation. Today, they're making the same claim against LGBTs.
March 27, 2015
