Pro-DEI and Anti-DEI Businesses List (Last Updated - 4/17/25): Target goes to Reverend Al Sharpton for help after losing business

[get these nets]

*Good article.

As retailers drop DEI, some Black customers drop them

As retailers like Target and Amazon announce plans to scale back or cut DEI programs in their businesses, Black customers are rethinking where they spend their cash.

www.nbcnews.com

03/20/25

NBC News spoke to nearly two dozen Black people across the country about why they are boycotting certain companies and the impact that changes to DEI initiatives have had on their spending habits.

 

[Stir Fry]

 

[RamsayBolton]

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/17/target-ceo-to-meet-with-al-sharpton-after-dei-rollback.html

 

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Marriott’s CEO spoke out about DEI. The next day, he had 40,000 emails from his associates

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano spoke out about President Trump’s sweeping changes to DEI, stating “We welcome all to our hotels and we create opportunities for all.”

fortune.com

Marriott’s CEO spoke out about DEI. The next day, he had 40,000 emails from his associates
April 21, 2025 16:55 PM EDT - Updated April 21, 2025 16:55 PM EDT



Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano spoke out about President Trump’s sweeping changes to DEI at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, stating “We welcome all to our hotels and we create opportunities for all.”

https://d2byebo1j9i40c.cloudfront.net/9b1c62a3-19a3-4f8c-9154-407a832751eb/HLS/video-ver2_master.m3u8

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@cwebbonline

Marriott’s CEO said it straight: “We welcome all… we create opportunities for all… that’s who we are as a company.”


He went back to his hotel hoping he got it right. Then 40,000 emails from Marriott associates from around the world hit his inbox saying “thank you.”


Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up.


@MarriottBonvoy still has my business.




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@TeslaDrivenMike

I travel a lot and Marriott has been the one I try to stay at as much as possible.




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@wmsc0tt63

@MarriottBonvoy Thank You




4/11

@KinCONN

Very proud to be Lifetime Titanium Marriott Bonvoy customer. Doubt I'll ever stay anywhere else now. Bravo.




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@unburdenedman

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@Raintree007

I have about 2 weeks worth of up in the next month. I have decided to take my business to a hotel chain that supports diversity. Does @Marriott match platinum status with other hotel chains?




8/11

@mynovelette

Not the first time from a Marriott CEO.


Takeaways from Marriott’s emotional CEO video - Ragan Communications




9/11

@ChuckIrwin69

Hampton Inn don't season dey sheets




10/11

@SophiaRealtor

Marriott is my new hotel of choice.




11/11

@proftinkerbell

Don't forget that their worst paid employees, those who are exploited and vulnerable, are often immigrants. In housekeeping, food service. Back of the house.





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Mina Kimes (@minakimes.bsky.social)

On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is

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minakimes.bsky.social
On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
https://video.bsky.app/watch/did:pl...ny7a7fg25kkqsnwav5ebhxmsmyxvj4a/playlist.m3u8

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joninaction.bsky.social
It’s usually a DUI who uses DEI in a derogatory way.

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johnhollinger.bsky.social
Keep dunking on these fools

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swede700.bsky.social
You ask those people what DEI even is and they can't give you a coherent explanation.

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chuckd918.bsky.social
MINA FOREVER

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esinem.bsky.social
Anyone who knows ball knows you are the real deal. Eff the haters.

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blackmetronome.bsky.social
fukk them.

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mrmgwilson.bsky.social
Hell yeah, keep it up

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jandcochran.bsky.social
You are being much too kind to these people. Bless your self restraint

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lassidawg33.bsky.social
What it really comes down to is the ignorant ones, don't feel comfortable with people who don't look like them. It is also people who don't think there could be people with different backgrounds who could provide a good and alternative thoughts about things.

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harryi22.bsky.social
We really need to get rid of anonymous social media. This moron would not dare say that to your face. He’s a coward like 95% of the trolls.

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wmhurst.bsky.social
That’s funny. The reason why I follow you is because you are one of the smartest sports minds in the past 30 years that I have been watching sports talk shows. You consistently bring up fresh takes on stats that make sense.

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pahhl.bsky.social
Anyone that claims DEI is bad has a room temperature IQ.

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zackhouse.bsky.social
Mina, I glaze you enough.... but I believe most "secure" football fans can admit you have more X's and O's knowledge in your presumably adorable pinky toe than most of us have in their entire bodies. #sorryimadeitweird #minaforPOTUS
Bluesky
Bluesky

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apurbachakraborty.bsky.social

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zackhouse.bsky.social
Did I lay it on a little thick?

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toddgoslin.bsky.social
Holy crap!! I just noticed, you're female and Asian! I always just thought of you as super smart!

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flblade1889.bsky.social
Forgetting the garbage DEI argument for a second, imagine listening to Mina break down game tape and thinking she doesn't know anything about football...people who say dumb shyt like that just immediately out themselves as being blatantly sexist, racist etc.

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jem8163.bsky.social
🫶

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kitty-ama9.bsky.social
So insecure,eh?

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thepickisin.bsky.social
I have seen diversity strengthen every place I have worked at. I am proud to support DEI and I am proud to work for a company that sees it the same way.

Also glad to be here vs the old platform.

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travisfigures.bsky.social
I will press like on this 101 times.

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myshka689908.bsky.social
They can't even spell "she".

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incognitoastronaut.bsky.social
Mina, you have always crushed it. Keep on rocking! Your views are insightful and make sports a better place. Your smart, dedicated, and knowledgeable. They are merely just intimidated and their ignorance shows.

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mirage76.bsky.social
Let them hate

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napeungae.bsky.social
From one DEI data analyst to another, many props and much respect.

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lanceicarus.bsky.social
100%! DEI can be a great foot in the door for people deserving of an opportunity. You took an opportunity and now you're one of the most respected voices in the sport!

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quincey87.bsky.social
Right on! You are inspiring and offer insightful analysis.

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toomuchbrian.bsky.social
Mina and DEI
Dominate Entertaining Intelligent

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dougdennis.bsky.social
As a sports fan, am grateful

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jmtlaw.bsky.social
Most, if not all, can’t define it.

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smartalec5280.bsky.social
In the scenario in which a Justice League recruitment equivalent for Ball Knowers to save the world were my job, Mina would be one of the first people I'd contact.

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ironicchaos.bsky.social
I can't count the number of times Kimes' prediction was right and most of the rest were wrong. Her analysis is usually amongst the best as well.

Tell me that Skip Bayless still has a job if he isn't a white male.

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jsande3.bsky.social
fukking right-wing morons.

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bluntlicious.bsky.social
The female Asian nfl blue ocean market

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[RickyDiBiase]

*Good article.

As retailers drop DEI, some Black customers drop them

As retailers like Target and Amazon announce plans to scale back or cut DEI programs in their businesses, Black customers are rethinking where they spend their cash.

www.nbcnews.com

03/20/25

Literally why I don't put too much thought into the naysayers and sociopaths and other cheesedikks always running off at the mouth when it comes to our people

 

[get these nets]

Literally why I don't put too much thought into the naysayers and sociopaths and other cheesedikks always running off at the mouth when it comes to our people

Yes. Plenty of adults make individual decisions about who/what to support or not.

I think social media is over represented by teens and young people because they might be the most vocal and active. That segment might give people a skewed perception of what "Black people" are doing or will do.

I respect people voting with their wallets.

 

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Johnson: Costco’s DEI stand shows how to do the right thing

Peter Johnson: Celebrating Costco for its commitment to DEI

www.dallasnews.com

Johnson: Costco’s DEI stand shows how to do the right thing​

Commitment to values shows when the chips are down.​

By Peter Johnson

Contributing Columnist

Apr. 12, 2025

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Updated 12:00 p.m. CDT

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3 min. read

FILE - A cart wrangler gathers shopping carts outside a Costco warehouse in Sheridan, Colo., July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)(David Zalubowski / AP)

I recently turned 80 and realized I have fewer years left before me than behind me. Since The Dallas Morning News has honored me with the platform to express my opinions and views, I want to highlight more of the good in the world. We see, hear and read about the bad and ugly daily, but we also need to hear about the good.

That’s why I want to highlight Costco’s support for its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

I’ve always admired Costco, not just for the free samples, bulk deals and the legendary $1.50 hot dog combo, but also for how it runs its business. Unlike many corporations that crumble under pressure, Costco has taken a stand. Costco didn’t back down when faced with growing government pressure to roll back its DEI policies, and for that, I applaud it.

We live in a time when companies are forced to stand firm in their values or cave to the loudest voices demanding a step backward. Some have quietly dismantled their DEI initiatives. But Costco? It has held its ground, recognizing that diversity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords; they’re essential to a thriving workplace and a successful business.

“Our efforts at diversity, equity and inclusion remind and reinforce with everyone at our Company the importance of creating opportunities for all,” the Costco board of directors wrote to shareholders. “We believe that these efforts enhance our capacity to attract and retain employees who will help our business succeed.”

I can tell you from experience that a workplace where employees feel seen is a workplace that runs better. People work harder when they believe their company values them. Customers support businesses that reflect their communities. And companies that invest in diversity tend to be more innovative and resilient. It’s not just about being the right thing to do; it’s good business sense.

I remember the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. telling us in a Southern Christian Leadership staff meeting that a man’s true character is not seen where he stands when times are good but where he stands at times of adversity and controversy. Costco and businesses like Costco are showing their true character in these times of political adversity.

Costco’s commitment reflects the title of the famous Spike Lee movie Do the Right Thing. Costco’s leaders seems to understand that by doing the right thing, they provide a great work environment that fosters a high retention rate, which impacts their bottom line. Costco knows treating people well pays off.

I’m tired of people shouting that corporations should stay out of politics. I don’t hear them saying that when corporations donate to their political parties, their political races or their political causes. This isn’t about politics; it’s about standing by your principles.

I’m proud to see that Costco is sending the message that discrimination and inequality are real, and to say it doesn’t exist is not just naive but dangerous.

Costco and other companies are showing us that you can prioritize your people no matter the political opposition. They are showing us that you can take a stand on principle. I can’t believe we’re having this debate in 2025. Let me take that back: I can believe it. Just when you think you’ve arrived, you realize that you still have a long way to go.

I remember a statement from my youth that said, “Is there anything worse than someone who does not keep their word?” I grew up in a time when, if someone made a promise or gave their word, they did everything they could to keep that promise. My mother once said to me, “Son, when someone doesn’t keep their word, it shows you that they don’t care. They have no backbone. That’s a dangerous person.”

Costco, thank you for showing that corporate responsibility isn’t just about profits and shareholders. Thank you for reminding us that diversity is a strength. Thank you for proving that standing firm in your values is possible, even when the pressure is high.

I’ll be renewing my Costco membership. And yes, I’ll grab a hot dog on my way out.

 

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Nancy Levine Stearns 🌎 (@nancylevinestearns.bsky.social)

💥 BREAKING: Shareholders of Merck & Co one of the largest pharma companies in the world, voted today to reject an anti-DEI proposal, 99-1 percent. Merck Board recommended shareholders vote against proposal that called for eliminating "discriminatory DEI milestones" from executive compensation.

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nancylevinestearns.bsky.social
BREAKING: Shareholders of Merck & Co one of the largest pharma companies in the world, voted today to reject an anti-DEI proposal, 99-1 percent. Merck Board recommended shareholders vote against proposal that called for eliminating "discriminatory DEI milestones" from executive compensation.

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nancylevinestearns.bsky.social
Merck Chairman and CEO Rob Davis answered a question about the company's approach to DEI in the Q&A session at today's annual meeting. Davis called diversity and inclusion practices "a strategic imperative." His full statement here:

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nancylevinestearns.bsky.social
Merck Board unanimously recommended shareholders vote to reject an anti-DEI proposal from the conservative National Legal and Policy Center that called for eliminating DEI goals from executive compensation. Merck shareholders voted to reject the proposal 99-1 percent.

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nancylevinestearns.bsky.social
Merck joins 18 other companies including Costco, Apple, Levi's, others, where shareholders have voted overwhelmingly to reject anti-DEI proposals from conservative shareholder activists in 2025. Updated scorecard here: www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho...

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nancylevinestearns.bsky.social
Minor correction on the George W. Merck quote mentioned by CEO Rob Davis. The quoted portion of Mr. Davis' remarks were:

"We try never to forget that medicine is for the people. It is not for the profits. The profits follow, and if we have remembered that, they have never failed to appear."

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papierg.bsky.social


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mommamia.bsky.social
BM!

8/35
winter1950.bsky.social
Let’s see…
Target tanking,
Costco thriving,
I think they made the right decision!


9/35
cherriebaby.bsky.social
Respect

10/35
booksfedoras.bsky.social
I’m in the timeline where I’m cheering a giant, megalomaniac corporation for making a morally good decision.

11/35
lvig805.bsky.social
Remember it's not Capitalism that we disdain but Fascism.

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sserna.bsky.social
The disdain is for both as one lead to the other. There aren’t any “good” billionaires, there just aren’t.

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momtomissm99.bsky.social
Warren Buffet?

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6gun-sally.bsky.social
Not even Warren Buffet www.theguardian.com/culture/2019...

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reaalamerican.bsky.social
Reject anti DEI. So they support DEI? Is that so hard to write.

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millie29.bsky.social
The proposal was anti-DEI. They’re rejecting it.

It’s the appropriate wording. Why sanewash the misogyny and racism? Words matter

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melissawoodruff.bsky.social
I lived in a town full of the Merck family.
It doesn't surprise me to know they tried this shyt, but I'm glad the shareholders told them where to shove it.

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mensamallow.bsky.social
Oh yeah... they were so brave to make sure only their Executives can avoid discrimination.

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melissawoodruff.bsky.social
Hmm, Mensa, did you not really read my comment? I was simply (though obviously not simple enough for some) saying that I concur that Mercks are a$$holes. I owned land that Kippy Stroud's lot flooded onto. Every time I tried to get the Town to do something about it, she immediately threatened to sue.

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wolfdreamer61.bsky.social


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deeenst.bsky.social
Thank you Nancy! Great news

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rob-baron.bsky.social
Because they, like any company with intelligence, recognise that DEI is essential to ensuring that the best possible candidates are employed and promoted, and not overlooked because of racist and other prejudiced attitudes.

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millie29.bsky.social
Monoculture is the death of innovation.

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talentedripley.bsky.social
Good they must’ve seen what’s happening to Target.

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semireflection.bsky.social
Because they know how many women, parents and Asian people make Merck GO.

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smokyquartz2024.bsky.social
Nancy. There are too many negatives in this sentence. If it must be that way, then include a clarifying sentence after. Thank you.

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firechap.bsky.social
Thank you Merck.

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mensamallow.bsky.social
No... do not thank them

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paradeocrap.bsky.social
I love how much the makers of these terrible proposals forcing publicly-traded companies to take official, legally binding, undeniably pro-DEI stands.

Shareholders to anti-woke lawyers: “Go home! You’re not the heroes you think you are.”

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millie29.bsky.social
They can’t tho, can they? Why can’t companies just throw the proposal in the bin?

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yankee-shredder.bsky.social
Ok someone needs to do a segment about who's the 1 vote

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baxie71.bsky.social
Right?

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coripp.bsky.social
Am pleased when a private company refuses to allow the GOP to dictate to them how to run their Human Resources Dept. Amazing that Republicans believe today that interfering in business policies is what government is for?

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patcollins.bsky.social
Each passing day it becomes obvious that while Trump is a bully, he is weak, and standing up to him is the answer. He can rant and rave, but resistance voices are getting more numerous and loud.

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bluevoter65.bsky.social
The message seems to be that if a company and it's shareholders want to make money, and that's really all they care about, don't isolate yourself with a bunch of hateful morons.

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