What does it mean when one of the largest spirits companies turns away from its DEI goals?

The decision by Brown-Forman to remove itself from the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index reflects a larger trend among companies rethinking their DEI policies amid legal challenges and societal pressures, echoing a critical moment in corporate America.

Samara B. Davis notes that the spirits industry has historically engaged in DEI initiatives, but labels Brown-Forman's recent move as driven by optics rather than actual change, indicating an uncertain future for DEI commitments.

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