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McDonald's has been sued over a program that awards scholarships to Latino students, a move that comes days after the fast-food giant cut some of its operations. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policies
The American Alliance for Equal Rights, which challenges racial preferences and discrimination, claims that McDonald's HACER program discriminates against certain high school students.
last week, McDonald said It will moderate some of its DEI policies, which critics consider “woke”.
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Fort Worth location that serves as the program's autopilot. (Credit: McDonald's Company / Fox News)
“When companies say they're replacing controversial and polarizing programs with more neutral ones, that doesn't always mean the company has undergone meaningful change,” AAER President Edward Bloom said in a statement. “A corporate press release announcing a change in policy is often little more than a public relations exercise.”
“It is surprising that after what McDonald's describes as a comprehensive civil rights audit of its programs and policies, the Spanish-only HACER scholarship is being investigated for possibly violating our nation's civil rights laws,” he added. did not take
Changes At McDonald's that includes abandoning “aspirational representation goals,” getting rid of the DEI commitment to its suppliers, renaming its diversity team the “Global Inclusion Team” and ending external surveys.
But when McDonald's made this new commitment to treat “everyone” fairly, it didn't mean everyone. It is stated in the petition.
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McDonald said It began discussing the changes months ago, admitting it was considering the legal prospect after the Supreme Court's 2024 ruling against affirmative action, as well as similar actions by other companies.
FOX Business has reached out to AAER and McDonald's. Under the program, McDonald's will award $100,000 to 30 students with at least one parent of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
“We are investigating the complaint and will respond accordingly. However, last week, McDonald's announced a change in our partnership, and part of that process is reviewing plans with our franchisees if It will be necessary, to ensure that these plans are aligned with our vision moving forward,” the company told Fox News Digital in a statement.
A suit of one Arkansas high school girlAccording to the petition, I was looking for a university scholarship.
“McDonald's offers unusually large scholarships (up to $100,000) through a program called HACER,” the lawsuit states. Despite his financial need. despite his inability to choose or control his ethnic heritage.”
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AAER is asking a judge to issue a temporary injunction before the company announces this year's award in February.
FOX Business' Burke Dumas contributed to this report.