Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives

By Free Republic | Created at 2025-01-11 12:17:27 | Updated at 2025-01-11 15:59:42 3 hours ago

Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives
BBC ^ | Jan 11 | BBC

Posted on 01/11/2025 4:11:56 AM PST by RandFan

Meta and Amazon are axing their diversity programmes, joining firms across corporate America that are rolling back hiring and training initiatives criticised by conservatives, citing legal and political risks.

The move comes just days after Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it was ending a fact-checking programme criticised by President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans.

In a memo to staff about its decision, which affects, hiring, supplier and training efforts, Meta cited a "shifting legal and policy landscape".

Walmart and McDonalds are among the other companies to have made similar decisions regarding diversity efforts since Trump won re-election.

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In other words "they lost".

However (and the reason im posting this in chat) Zuckerberg is now saying he was told by the Administration to take down anti-Vax posts and groups or face the consequences despite admitting he knew the risks of mRNA technology.

I'm not buying this apology tour.

Trump won't hold a grudge so lucky for them but Freepers won't forget, right?

1 posted on 01/11/2025 4:11:56 AM PST by RandFan

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