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Inclusion Is Still a Strategic Necessity

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In recent months—particularly following the United States Presidential inauguration on January 21, 2024, and the subsequent flurry of executive orders—some prominent corporations (e.g., Meta, McDonalds, Walmart, Ford) have signaled a rollback of their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments, going so far as to terminate existing DEI programs. By contrast, Costco and other companies have reaffirmed theirs — 87% of organizations surveyed report they plan to continue or expand DEI initiatives in 2025, underscoring that inclusive practices remain good for business.

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Julianne Zimmerman, an Impact Entrepreneur Correspondent, is all in on durable, transformative, reparative systems change. In her current role as Co-CEO of Adasina Capital, she is on the front lines of social justice investing, drawing on more than 30 years’ experience putting technology and capital to work for the greater ... Read more
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