Meta Abandons Racial Diversity Programs In Further Right-wing Shift

Mark Zuckerberg recently went on influencer Joe Rogan's podcast, where he criticized the Biden administration for asking that content be censored on Meta platforms during the coronavirus pandemic (Credit: AFP)

Social media giant Meta announced Friday it is dismantling its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the company, marking another major shift in strategy as it aligns with politically conservative priorities.

In an internal memo to employees, the company outlined sweeping changes including the elimination of its diverse slate hiring approach and the disbanding of its DEI team.