Disney doesn't want to talk about DEI. The Mouse House didn't mention "diversity" in its 2025 annual report for the first time since 2019, according to SEC filings reviewed by Business Insider. It also didn't mention the phrases "DEI" or "D&I."This change comes after Disney revamped its DEI initiatives in February and introduced a "Global Belonging Week" event series in October. That event series favored phrases like "inclusion" and "belonging" over "diversity" and "DEI," which have become hot-button polit ...

Two major proxy firms are urging shareholders to oust some Cracker Barrel board members, including a DEI marketing exec who took heat following the chain’s disastrous logo rebrand.Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis said Monday that change is needed at the Southern dining chain after its restaurant remodels and new logo – which briefly axed the eateries’ well-known Uncle Herschel character – failed miserably, sending shares in the company down 45% so far this year.Both firms advised investors ...

That's me. Class 6 10 years old. I can't forget that day.The day the picture was shot. That morning our teacher I don't have to circle her. That morning our teacher asked us what do you want to become in life.The roll call started. engineer, doctor, lawyer, CA, sportsman. And then suddenly it was my turn.She looked at me. I was very clear in my mind what I wanted to say although I was nervous. And then I said, "Miss, I want to be happy." [Applause] She was startled.She possibly did not know how to grade tha ...

I was asked to say something wise and to have some wise words. I note the obvious differences in the human family. Some of us are serious.Some thrive on comedy. Some declare their lives are lived as true profoundity while others claim no, they are living the real reality. I've sailed upon the seven seas and stopped in every land and seen the wonders of the world.But not yet one common man. I note the obvious differences in every sort and type. But we are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.But we ar ...

COUNTDOWN TO ELECTION DAY, WHERE STATE RACES ACROSS THE COUNTRY WILL OFFER A SENSE OF HOW VOTERS FEEL ABOUT PRESIDENT TRUMP AND HIS ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AS A WHOLE. IN VIRGINIA, DEMOCRAT ABIGAIL SPANBERGER IS LEADING REPUBLICAN WINSOME EARL SEARS, THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, BY 14 POINTS ACCORDING TO A POLL BY YOUGOV. MORE THAN 1 MILLION PEOPLE HAVE VOTED ALREADY, WHICH IS AT A HIGHER RATE THAN IN THE 2021 ELECTION.AND 376 MILES NORTH IN NEW JERSEY, THE GUBERNATORIAL RACE COULD BE VERY CLOSE ...

Mr.. Banani, welcome to the show. >> It's such a pleasure to be here, Ellie. I'm sorry that it's not in person, but I look forward to that being the next time. >> Well, it's a busy day, as we know, in in New York, not just for you because it's the last day of voting, but it is the New York City Marathon, which you were running in uh last year, it's always an exciting day for us. Um, it's one of the things when you look at the marathon when you're up on the Upper West Side and you see all the the the runners ...

Uh, our diversity is our strength, but uh, it can also be a weakness. Governor, you I I want to I want to make sure and give you a chance to to correct the record if you didn't mean to say, but it's not like you said diversity can also be a weakness. What did you mean by that.>> Diversity can be a weakness uh, if you have antipathy among groups. Jonathan, uh, if you have uh, racism or anti-semitism, etc. Uh so uh then you'd have friction right which we have had in New York. Uh and so you have to work very h ...

Election day is just three days away and one of the most closely watched contests is a New York City mayoral race between New York City state New York State Assembly member and Democratic socialist Zoran Mdani and former governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent and Republican guardian angels founder Curtis Leewa. Recent polling shows the race tightening slightly, but Mani still leads Cuomo and Siwa by double digits. Joining us now is former New York Governor and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew ...

Core Viewpoint - The Python Software Foundation (PSF) withdrew its grant proposal of $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) due to conditions that conflicted with its core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) [1][5][10]. Group 1: Grant Proposal and Objectives - PSF submitted a proposal aimed at enhancing the security of the Python ecosystem, particularly focusing on improving supply chain protection for the Python Package Index (PyPI) [3]. - The project intended to develop new automated tools for proactive review of software packages uploaded to PyPI, moving away from the current reactive mechanisms [3][4]. - The proposal was led by PSF's security developer Seth Larson and involved extensive preparation and a challenging application process, with a success rate of only 36% for first-time NSF applicants [4]. Group 2: Conditions and Risks - The NSF's conditions required PSF to refrain from operating or promoting any DEI initiatives during the grant period, which raised significant concerns for PSF [5][6]. - Violating these conditions could result in NSF reclaiming the funds, posing a substantial financial risk to PSF, which operates on an annual budget of approximately $5 million [6][7]. Group 3: Decision and Community Response - After internal discussions, PSF unanimously decided to withdraw the grant application, prioritizing its core values over the financial support [10]. - The decision was supported by members of the community, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the foundation's mission and values [12]. - The situation highlights the ongoing challenge for open-source organizations in balancing funding opportunities with their foundational principles [11][12].

Core Insights - Target is emphasizing its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) to support Black small business founders, indicating a potential shift in strategy to rebuild relationships with communities that are integral to its brand identity [1][2]. Partnership in Focus - The collaboration with RICE includes funding initiatives for training emerging entrepreneurs in retail strategy and business scaling through the Retail Readiness Academy [2]. - Target's support extends to HBCU programs under the "HBCU, Always" series, aimed at connecting graduates with mentorship opportunities within the company [2]. Leadership Changes and Strategic Shifts - The announcement of the partnership comes after the resignation of CEO Brian Cornell, who oversaw the company's DEI expansion, including the $2 billion Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) initiative [3]. - In January 2025, Target decided to end many DEI goals, citing a "realignment" of strategy towards "business neutrality" [3]. DEI Rollback and Its Consequences - The rollback of DEI initiatives led to a nationwide boycott organized by civil rights activists, which was particularly impactful during Black History Month [4][5]. - The boycott resulted in significant declines in store traffic, with concerns raised by Black business owners about the potential negative impact on their sales [5]. Financial Performance and Market Challenges - Target's sales have declined in 2025, with stock prices dropping 61% from their peak in 2021 [6]. - The company announced its first major layoffs in a decade, planning to cut 1,800 corporate jobs, attributing the decline to both consumer boycotts and competition from Amazon and Walmart [6]. Broader Corporate Trends - Target's situation reflects a wider trend in corporate America, where many companies are scaling back or rebranding their DEI programs amid changing political and cultural climates [7]. - By mid-2025, only a small number of Fortune 500 companies continued to publish detailed diversity reports, with many shifting to broader terms like "inclusion" or "corporate responsibility" [7].