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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has been a topic in the workplace since at least the 1960s, when the Civil Rights era sparked public attention and helped push forward essential legislation such as the Equal Pay Act (1963), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (1964), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967). Most recently, the movement saw a resurgence in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, which inspired nationwide protests and dialogue around racial justice. Major corporations made significant gestures, pledging at least $340 billion towards initiatives such as diversity training and building entire DEI teams.
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