FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS STATEMENT
January 10, 2025
CONTACT: apr@fenton.com
January 10, 2025 –– Dr. Andrea Abrams, executive director of American Pride Rises, issued the following statement in response to Meta’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies:
“Meta’s decision to end its diversity, equity and inclusion programs is deeply troubling but not at all surprising. They are joining a small group of companies that have disavowed these core American values, publicly admitting their moral cowardice and fickle loyalties.
“We know that DEI works; it is popular among the American people and beneficial to our nation’s businesses and economy. The dismantling of DEI programs from Meta and other companies is not due to the ineffectiveness of DEI. These decisions are based on the false attacks from cynical activists and politicians who want to maintain the status quo by blocking pathways to success and hoarding opportunities for a select few.
“Coupled with Meta’s decision to dismantle all forms of accountability on its platforms, such as common-sense policies related to fact-checking content and prohibiting the use of hate speech, Meta has shown a disregard for truth and the core American values that undergird our nation’s economy and democracy.
“In a pivotal moment in our nation’s history where fundamental rights and freedoms are under attack, Meta and other corporations must not give into the temptation to capitulate to right-wing activists and politicians. They must stand firm in the core values of DEI to ensure the success of their business and our nation’s economy.”
About American Pride Rises:
American Pride Rises (APR) is an initiative committed to protecting pathways to the American Dream by fighting for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive America for all.