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Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Under Scrutiny: A Deep Dive into Recent Training Programs

The landscape of corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has come under intense scrutiny in recent weeks, with revelations about some companies' internal training protocols sparking controversy and debate. Notably, major corporations like AT&T, Warner Bros., Disney, Coca-Cola, and CBS have implemented or promoted programs that emphasize critical race theory principles—often framing white employees as the primary problem in systemic racism. These initiatives, accompanied by mandatory or voluntary assessments, are provoking backlash that questions their effectiveness, motivations, and underlying implications.