Just when it seemed like America was making progress on racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, recent actions by corporations and the government show a swift regression. The brief moment of national guilt and performative activism has given way to a resurgence of white supremacy, with organizations like the White House Correspondents Association backing out of diversity initiatives and the Trump administration dismantling civil rights divisions and diversity programs.
Major corporations like Walmart, Target, and Boeing have also ended their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, opting for uniformity and exclusion instead. This shift in attitudes has emboldened states like Alabama to pass anti-Hispanic legislation, threatening to sue companies like Costco for refusing to be racist.
It’s a frustrating situation for Black Americans, who may have seen through the insincere displays of support for racial equality. The elimination of diversity programs only serves to maintain the status quo of unqualified white individuals obtaining positions of power, leading to dangerous consequences like inept leadership and mismanagement.
This disappointing turn of events highlights the lack of true commitment to racial equality in America, with many reverting to old prejudices and abandoning promises of reform. It serves as a reminder to not trust in the sincerity of performative activism and temporary displays of support for marginalized communities.
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