Arkansas civil rights organizations defend DEI efforts [Video]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After the death of George Floyd, companies across the country publicly spoke out about the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Recently, those same companies, such as Lowes and Ford, reported plans to minimize the DEI policies they once promoted— many people have been left wondering why.

It’s a decision that sparked a debate among political leaders who have now been wondering whether or not the changes are a result of the United State’s Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action at higher education institutions.

“That’s where the pressure is coming from,” said Clarissa Pace, the NAACP Drew County Branch President. “It’s actually coming from the decision that they’re going to make a decision for all people, without questioning all people, and without including all people.”

The NAACP, along with 18 other organizations, created a …