Meta's right-wing reinvention also includes an end to DEI programs and trans Messenger themes

Meta ends DEI programs and trans Messenger themes in a right-wing shift.

: Meta is terminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and removing trans and non-binary Messenger themes. The move is part of a broader strategy to align with conservative values, seemingly reflecting Mark Zuckerberg's interest in appealing to conservative voices. Meta's changes include eliminating diversity hiring goals and adding Trump supporter Dana White to its board. The Supreme Court's recent decisions are cited in a company memo as influencing this shift.

Meta is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and removing trans and non-binary themes from Messenger in a shift towards right-wing alignment. This includes eliminating diversity hiring goals, the position of chief diversity officer, and prioritizing minority-owned businesses, as confirmed by Meta and reported by The New York Times and Axios.

The decision by Meta seems influenced by a perceived changing legal and policy landscape, emphasized by the Supreme Court's recent decisions seen as unfriendly towards systemic DEI efforts. Janelle Gale, the company's VP of Human Resources, articulated in an internal memo that the term 'DEI' has become charged, partly due to perceptions of preferential treatment.

Alongside these changes, Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is also abandoning third-party fact-checking and modifying speech allowances on its platforms. Dana White, a known Trump supporter and UFC CEO, joined Meta's board, indicating the company's increased receptivity to conservative influences and less of an immediate reaction to current societal climates.