PepsiCo Discusses DEI Rollbacks with Sharpton: What's Next?

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Rev. Al Sharpton convened with PepsiCo executives at the company’s headquarters in Purchase, New York, amid backlash over their recent $500 million reduction in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The meeting entailed discussions with Chairman Ramon Laguarta and CEO Steven Williams, organized within the 21-day timeframe Sharpton stipulated. Accompanied by members of the National Action Network (NAN), Sharpton described the dialogue as productive, hinting at further meetings to strategize potential actions regarding PepsiCo.