AT&T vows to scrap DEI policies -- including worker training that called racism 'uniquely white trait'

AT&T vowed to scrap diversity policies that have sparked controversy in recent years – including a controversial worker training program that reportedly called racism a “uniquely white trait”.

The Dallas-based telecom giant told FCC Chairman Brendan Carr in a Monday letter that the “legal landscape governing diversity, equity and inclusion (‘DEI’) policies and programs has changed.”

The company – which has over 110,000 US employees – said it has a “longstanding practice to pay and advance individuals based on merit and qualification,” adding that it will not enforce any hiring or supplier contract quotas based on race, gender or sexual orientation.

AT&T said it does not and will not have any employee roles focused on DEI, and that it has removed all DEI training from employee curriculum