There has never been true loyalty or authenticity from corporations. They shift their stances like the wind. If or when this country regains its collective common sense and Democrats return to power, pressure will likely be placed on corporations to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) again. When that happens, the pendulum will swing back, and corporate CEOs will once more pledge to establish divisions or initiatives focused on DEI, or some version of it. However, the deeper, overarching issue in this country is the pervasive fear among many White people of Black education, success, financial freedom, and upward mobility. For far too long, they've witnessed some of us achieve our version of the American Dream, and that success scares the HELL out of them because it challenges the status quo. To maintain dominance, there’s an unspoken, yet obvious imperative to push us back to the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder.

Black people remain the most feared among all so-called "people of color" (POCs) because many of us understand the pervasive and intricate game of White supremacy and White patriarchy in the U.S. Unlike others who may acquiesce or align with conservative, right-wing ideologies, we often resist. Corporate CEOs, most of whom are White and right-leaning, are primarily concerned with their bottom line and hefty salaries. To preserve profits and stay in the good graces of the prevailing administration, especially one that aligns with their political leanings, they adapt their strategies. Unfortunately, these adjustments often come at the expense of Black people, perpetuating inequity and reinforcing systemic barriers.