The Rise and Fall of DEI: What’s Happening in 2025? | DEI Decline Explained & Strategies for Safeguarding Yourself & Advocating for DEI

Are we witnessing the collapse of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives? In this thought-provoking video, I break down the rise and fall of DEI, exploring why these programs were introduced, how they transformed industries, and what’s causing their rapid decline today.

From the shocking retraction of DEI programs by Target to the backlash from high-profile voices like Tina Knowles (Beyoncé’s mom), we’ll dive deep into the controversy and examine the role of key influencers like Robby Starbuck in shaping the narrative.

We’ll also shed light on how diversity in tech still struggles today, supported by data from LinkedIn and the Harvard Business Review, and uncover strategies you can use to navigate this shifting landscape while staying an advocate for equity and inclusion.

💡 Don’t miss my reel, where I dive into the breaking developments over the past week, giving you a day by day breakdown. Check it out

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Video Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:17 - The importance of DEI programs
00:47 - What today’s video is about
01:00 - Why were DEI programs started in the first place?
01:36 - How diversity in tech still struggles today (statistics included)
03:00 - What is causing this rapid decline of DEI? (Robby Starbuck’s role)
04:13 - Target’s DEI retraction and Tina Knowles’ reaction
04:48 - Companies still supporting DEI
05:06 - Strategies to navigate this shift & how to advocate
08:48 - Thanks for watching + important call to action


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