A broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

A collective of 19 organizations reminded leaders of top U.S. companies that safeguarding DEI programs is both ethically imparative and also highly beneficial to their businesses.

"These capitulations weaken businesses and the American economy more broadly. And, these shortsighted decisions make our workplaces less safe and less inclusive for hard-working Americans."Start the day smarter.

Nearly two dozen civil rights organizations are calling on America's largest companies to stand up against anti-DEI campaigns.