McDonald's becomes latest U.S. company to roll back diversity

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, U.S. fast food chain McDonald's is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a Supreme Court decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions.

"McDonald's is the latest big company to shift its tactics in the wake of the 2023 ruling and a conservative backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs," The Associated Press reported about the move on Monday. Walmart, John Deere, Harley-Davidson and others rolled back their DEI initiatives last year.