The American public gets it: We can’t achieve racial equity without paying all workers a living wage

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In response to the Black Lives Matter movement that gained traction following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, companies in the U.S. have committed $340 billion to address racial inequity. Three years later, corporate leaders are facing headwinds that could challenge those commitments.

Now, there are concerns that an anticipated Supreme Court ruling could strike down affirmative action in college admissions. The potential impacts of the decision could extend beyond college campuses and reach into corporate America. Companies’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts could face an even greater backlash and corporate leaders may be pressed to make the case for why this work matters.