Meet Robby Starbuck, the influencer targeting DEI programs at companies around the US
Robby Starbuck has led pressure campaigns against "woke policies" at huge companies like Walmart, Ford, and Lowe's.
What to know about Robby Starbuck, influencer linked to Walmart DEI overhaul
Walmart said this week it will phase out several major diversity, equity, and inclusion policies – and one conservative influencer is taking the credit for it. Why it matters: Robby Starbuck, a former music video director,
Robby Starbuck declared war on DEI. Trump’s win could add momentum.
Tractor Supply, Lowe’s, Ford and other big companies altered some diversity, equity and inclusion policies after the conservative activist pressured them on X.
Meet Robby Starbuck, the man responsible for Walmart rolling back its 'woke' DEI policies
Robby Starbuck, who forced Walmart to roll back its Woke DEI policies, has more than seven lakh followers on X, while his posts and videos on companies have been amplified by several prominent figures like Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Caving In To Conservative Pressure, Walmart Ditches DEI Initiatives
Walmart is the latest company to change its (DEI) initiatives following mounting pressure from conservative activists.
Walmart rolls back DEI commitments amid conservative backlash
Conservative activist Robby Starbuck claims victory for the shift even as the retailer says certain policy changes were underway before his online campaign.
Walmart becomes latest business to pull back from DEI policies after conservative pressure campaign
Like many US corporations, Walmart – which is the country's biggest single employer with a workforce of around 2.1m – launched many new diversity programs in the wake of the George Floyd protests in May and June 2020.
Walmart Rolls Back DEI Policies Amid Conservative Backlash
Conservative pundit and prominent anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck took credit for the changes, claiming this was the biggest win for his movement to “end wokeness in corporate America.”
The Culture War Comes to Walmart as Belonging Overtakes DEI
The discount giant was targeted by “anti-woke” activist Robby Starbuck, who came to an agreement with the company.
Walmart won't be last company to pull back on DEI
Companies in the U.S. were already backing off on DEI, then Walmart entered the chat: This week the retail giant said it would cut back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Why it matters: Walmart is the largest private employer in the country,
Retailers Must Rethink DEI After Walmart Rolls Back Its Program
As the nation's largest retailer and private company employer, Walmart's reversal of DEI policies has important implications for all retailers and corporations.
Walmart rolls back DEI policies, says it’s ‘willing to change’ after activist’s anti-woke campaign
Anti-woke activist and filmmaker Robby Starbuck said he warned Walmart executives last week that he would be doing a story on ...
Walmart rolls back DEI policies. Here's what it means and how a Tennessee activist is involved
Walmart is the latest retailer to announce changes in its DEI initiatives. One Tennessee activist says its because of his ...
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Walmart, the nation's largest private employer, rolls back DEI under pressure
Robby Starbuck said he warned Walmart last week he was working on a report about “wokeness.” According to Starbuck, the ...
Walmart, world’s biggest retailer, will curb diversity efforts in the U.S.
The company has said its US businesses sourced more than $13 billion in goods and services from more than 2,400 diverse ...
‘Crazy woke’ Amazon and Target under pressure to drop DEI measures after Walmart move
Target and Amazon will be put under pressure to drop their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies after Walmart said ...
A list of companies that have backed down on DEI, including Walmart, Ford, and Harley-Davidson
While some companies are moving away from diversity programs, it's something a majority of Americans support, per an April ...