Creatives weigh in on Disney's DEI cancellation

An image from Moana 2
(Image credit: Disney)

Last week, Disney became one of the big entertainment brands to apparently bow down to Donald Trump's order to cancel diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It's replacing its Diversity & Inclusion performance ratings with a new Talent Strategy category and it's cancelling its Reimagine Tomorrow initiative, which was designed to promote underrepresented voices.

Ultimately, Disney may not have had much of a choice unless it was prepared for a legal battle. Companies in all sectors are rushing to work out how to comply with Trump's executive order. But will it impact Disney's output? We asked readers for their thoughts on the decision, and you didn't hold back. Here are some of your comments.

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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