The annual San Francisco Pride Parade has lost several long-time sponsors. Executive director Suzanne Ford described this move as "very abnormal." Ford told SFGATE, "I've just assumed that companies make decisions that it is not good at this time to sponsor Pride. In this political climate, I think they felt that it was a risky move, that's me reading tea leaves. I think … [Read more...] about Major Sponsors Withdraw Support from San Francisco Pride
DEI Programs
Teachers Union Challenges Trump’s Ban on Diversity Education in Schools
The teachers' union filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to stop a Trump Administration policy that would deny federal funding to schools that teach about systemic racism and other topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusivity. The lawsuit was filed by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the American Sociological Association in Maryland federal court. It asked the judge … [Read more...] about Teachers Union Challenges Trump’s Ban on Diversity Education in Schools
Target Rolls Back DEI Programs After Three Years
Target, a U.S. retailer, announced Friday that it will end its three-year diversity equity and inclusion goals. Target joins an increasing number of American companies in scaling back these initiatives. Target stated in a press release, "This decision is consistent with a larger trend among major corporations to reevaluate their DEI programs." Meta, for example, has recently … [Read more...] about Target Rolls Back DEI Programs After Three Years
