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Meta Axes Diversity Programs Amid Supreme Court Ruling

1/11/2025

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has made a controversial move by scrapping its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, influenced by a recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action. In a bold shift, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also severed ties with fact-checking organizations, favoring a user-driven approach instead.

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has made a controversial move by scrapping its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, influenced by a recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action. In a bold shift, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also severed ties with fact-checking organizations, favoring a user-driven approach instead.