Disney Won’t Stop Diversity Hiring Despite DeSantis Board Abolishing DEI [Video]

The board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World’s operations in the state has abolished all diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) programs in its district—but a source familiar with the situation told Newsweek it is separate to the company.

DeSantis, in February, created the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to remove Disney’s self-governing status following a dispute with the company over LGBTQ+ rights. After the U.S. Supreme Court in June struck down affirmative action, which had allowed for colleges and universities to use race as a factor in deciding admissions, the district administrator said on Tuesday he was scrapping all DEI programs in the area.

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said in a press release: “Today, District Administrator Glenton Gilzean announced the abolition of all DEI programs at the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The announcement comes after the Reedy Creek Improvement District implemented hiring and contracting programs that discriminated against Americans based on gender …