Al Sharpton has called for a boycott of Pepsi after the company eliminated its chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) officer position and race-based hiring goals. Sharpton's National Action Network expressed disappointment, urging Pepsi to reverse these decisions within three weeks or face consequences. As public opinion on DEI initiatives is split, the article posits that now is a crucial time for questioning the necessity of race-based preferences in light of ongoing racial and economic disparities affecting African Americans.
Sharpton and his National Action Network have expressed profound disappointment at Pepsi's decision to eliminate its DEI initiatives, calling for a boycott unless reversed.
Polls show that American support for DEI initiatives is nearly evenly divided, as scrutiny and backlash against such programs intensifies, particularly from political leaders.
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