Brendan Carr, the FCC Chair, has initiated an investigation into the Walt Disney Co. regarding allegations of discrimination connected to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. In a letter to CEO Robert Iger, Carr noted concerns that Disney's leadership had engaged in discriminatory DEI initiatives that influenced the company’s decision-making. The investigation will review both past and current DEI policies, following reports of Disney scaling back its diversity efforts. Carr aims to ensure that any changes are substantive rather than superficial, highlighting the importance of genuine inclusion and equality in corporate practices.
Numerous reports indicate that Disney's leadership went all in on invidious forms of DEI discrimination a few years ago and apparently did so in a manner that infected many aspects of your company's decisions.
Although your company recently made some changes to how it brands certain efforts, it is not clear that the underlying policies have changed in a fundamental manner.
This inquiry by the FCC emphasizes the seriousness with which the government is examining the implications of corporate diversity initiatives on equal employment opportunities.
Carr expressed concern that Disney's Reimagine Tomorrow initiative acts as a 'mechanism for advancing its DEI mission' rather than a genuine effort toward inclusivity.
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