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Despite facing potential regulatory hurdles in acquiring Lumen’s residential fiber network for $5.75 billion, AT&T CEO John Stankey asserts the company will maintain its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This stance comes amid increased scrutiny from the Trump administration, which has launched investigations into companies deemed insufficiently “racist” – claiming DEI efforts discriminate against white individuals.
Stankey stated, “We don’t have to roll back anything. Our policies and our approach at AT&T have always been that we progress people on merit… our goal is to make sure that every employee… feels like they belong here.”
However, AT&T’s commitment is being questioned. The company previously reduced support for LGBTQ+ causes, including a suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, and financially supports right-wing politicians despite promises to the contrary. Furthermore, AT&T has a history of “co-opting” civil rights groups to bolster support for controversial policies.
While some view Stankey’s comments as courageous, AT&T’s past actions raise doubts about the company’s true dedication to DEI. The Trump FCC’s legal challenges against DEI programs are considered weak, especially given the administration’s broader efforts to weaken corporate oversight.
Ultimately, AT&T’s actions will speak louder than its words as it navigates the complexities of regulatory approval and political pressure.
Keywords: AT&T, DEI, Trump administration, FCC, merger, Lumen, diversity, equity, inclusion, LGBTQ+, telecommunications, broadband.
Reader Comments
Heart of Dawn
June 2, 2025 at 5:35 am
“We don’t care who we throw under the bus, just as the line goes up! In other news it’s June, so happy pride month from AT&T!”
NotTheMomma
June 2, 2025 at 10:27 am
I was just about to say something similar!
Anonymous Coward
June 2, 2025 at 7:22 am
“That said, it’s not clear how much value AT&T’s words and promises have.” It depends, are negative values allowed?
Anonymous Coward
June 2, 2025 at 8:38 am
I mean. At&t could commit genocide at this point and people wouldn’t switch carriers.
NotTheMomma
June 2, 2025 at 10:28 am
Who would they switch to, another carrier committing genocide?
That One Guy
June 2, 2025 at 10:31 am
Less ‘wouldn’t’, more ‘couldn’t’ for a lot of people.
ECA
June 2, 2025 at 9:37 am
Pot calling the kettle Puce? Its fine, we Put the White slaves online First to look good and later replace them, By trans Fering to INDIA.
That One Guy
June 2, 2025 at 10:35 am
‘We don’t need to do any of that, because we already have!’ Turns out that when AT&T said they didn’t need or intend to roll back anything to appease the regime it’s because they’ve already done all that work ahead of time.