Shifting Media Frames on Racial Equity in the U.S. (2020-2025)
U.S. media coverage of racial equity shifted from highlighting systemic racism (2020-2021) to criticizing critical race theory (2021-2023) and DEI initiatives (2023-2025), influencing public opinion and resulting in policy rollbacks.
Shifting Media Frames on Racial Equity in the U.S. (2020-2025)
U.S. media coverage of racial equity shifted from highlighting systemic racism (2020-2021) to criticizing critical race theory (2021-2023) and DEI initiatives (2023-2025), influencing public opinion and resulting in policy rollbacks.
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52% Bias Score
Target Scales Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Backlash
Target, a vocal supporter of DEI initiatives after George Floyd's murder, has ended its pledge to increase its Black workforce by 20% and its executive racial equity committee, shifting its focus to a "Belonging at the Bullseye" initiative following backlash from conservative groups and declining sa...
Target Scales Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Backlash
Target, a vocal supporter of DEI initiatives after George Floyd's murder, has ended its pledge to increase its Black workforce by 20% and its executive racial equity committee, shifting its focus to a "Belonging at the Bullseye" initiative following backlash from conservative groups and declining sa...
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56% Bias Score
Walmart Reverses DEI Initiatives Amidst Employee Backlash
Walmart, the largest private employer in the US, reversed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including halting DEI training and supplier selection criteria based on race and gender, following pressure from conservative activists and after a shareholder proposal for a racial equi...
Walmart Reverses DEI Initiatives Amidst Employee Backlash
Walmart, the largest private employer in the US, reversed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including halting DEI training and supplier selection criteria based on race and gender, following pressure from conservative activists and after a shareholder proposal for a racial equi...
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56% Bias Score
Investing in Black Businesses: A Path to Economic Equity
Black Americans have historically created significant wealth despite systemic oppression; however, Black-owned businesses receive less than 2% of venture capital funding, demanding investments in Black-led firms and businesses to boost economic equity and growth.
Investing in Black Businesses: A Path to Economic Equity
Black Americans have historically created significant wealth despite systemic oppression; however, Black-owned businesses receive less than 2% of venture capital funding, demanding investments in Black-led firms and businesses to boost economic equity and growth.
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32% Bias Score
Racial Wealth Gap: Early Financial Education as a Solution
Studies reveal a significant racial wealth gap, with only 8% of Black households owning stocks compared to 24% of white households. This disparity stems from limited access to financial services, lack of exposure to investing, and generational financial instability, highlighting the urgent need for ...
Racial Wealth Gap: Early Financial Education as a Solution
Studies reveal a significant racial wealth gap, with only 8% of Black households owning stocks compared to 24% of white households. This disparity stems from limited access to financial services, lack of exposure to investing, and generational financial instability, highlighting the urgent need for ...
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24% Bias Score