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The backlash from employees, consumers, and commentators indicates skepticism about the true motives behind these initiatives. Many see them as attempts to appease social justice trends or preempt criticism, especially in a politically polarized climate. Companies like AT&T have faced whistleblower disclosures suggesting that employees are pressured to confess complicity or confirm systemic racism, with statements hinting that those who do not participate could be labeled as racist.