Latondra gets the boot.
Posted on 08/03/2023 8:18:01 AM PDT by CFW
The new district board overseeing Disney World in Florida has eliminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, including a DEI board.
In February, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation creating the new board and abolishing its predecessor, which was tightly linked with the primary business it regulated— Disney World.
The act was part of Mr. DeSantis's war with Disney after its leaders came out against his Parental Rights in Education bill last year, one dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by detractors.
Since the district's 1967 creation, Disney had enjoyed a unique self-governing status, putting it outside Florida county or city governments. It was governed by the Reedy Creek Improvement District, and it appointed the members to it. It enjoyed various tax exemptions.
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The new district board overseeing Disney World in Florida has eliminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, including a DEI board.
In February, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation creating the new board and abolishing its predecessor, which was tightly linked with the primary business it regulated— Disney World.
The act was part of Mr. DeSantis's war with Disney after its leaders came out against his Parental Rights in Education bill last year, one dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by detractors.
Since the district's 1967 creation, Disney had enjoyed a unique self-governing status, putting it outside Florida county or city governments. It was governed by the Reedy Creek Improvement District, and it appointed the members to it. It enjoyed various tax exemptions.
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Also,
"Disney Whistleblower Reveals How the Woke Company “Systemically Persecuted” Conservatives and Names the Individual Who Led the Charge "
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/08/disney-whistleblower-reveals-how-woke-company-systemically-persecuted/
Yes, that was my first thought.
Too little, too late.
Damage control never works.
This has nothing to do with the business of Disney. They will still do what they are doing. I believe this group just regulate the parks property.
Did they fire those Feminist Writers that CAN’T WRITE and only create Alpha Females and Weak Men ,LOL
The management levels are already purged so there is no change.
Too late.
Disney is ESPN is ABC.
Talk is cheap.
We used to be Disney freaks. Twice a year we’d travel there from NJ and go to the parks, had Disney plus and even went to the “wine and food” in Epcot several times.
We haven’t been there since 2017 when we really noticed what was going on....unless they came out with a full blown public apology, rid of all their woke crap, bring back “banned rides”, we will NEVER go there again.
It’s a start. Now fire the incompetent CEO (and don’t just switch him around with one of the other incompetent CEOs), and start firing all the useless wokies that the DEI department hired.
Then, maybe, they can begin a long, slow process of rebuilding the brand.
Too late, Disney. You’ve already bitten the dust. Maybe a can of Bud Light would soothe the despair.
variety.com
By Jennifer Maas
Disney’s Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton Exits (Disney destroyer number one)
Disney’s chief diversity officer and senior vice president Latondra Newton is exiting her role after more than six years, according to an internal memo obtained by Variety.
An individual with knowledge of the situation says that Newton will be joining the corporate board of another company soon, and plans to devote more time to her self-owned creative company.
In her role as head of DEI operations at Disney, Newton was charged with overseeing the company’s “commitment to produce entertainment that reflects a global audience and sustains a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.”
Upon her departure, Newton’s direct reports will report to Julie Merges on an interim basis until a new chief diversity officer is named. Shelby Curry and the DEI internal communications team will continue to report to internal communications and engagement exec Carrie Brown.
Previously, Newton served as group vice president of social innovation and chief diversity officer at Toyota Motor North America, Inc. and chief program officer for Toyota Mobility Foundation, Toyota Motor Corporation. She began her career at Toyota in 1991.
Newton’s exit from Disney comes less than a week after CEO Bob Iger announced CFO Christine McCarthy’s decision to step down from her role. See Disney HR chief Sonia Coleman’s note to staff announcing Newton’s departure below. To our extended DEI and HR team, I’m writing to share the news that Latondra Newton has decided to leave The Walt Disney Company to pursue other endeavors.
Since joining the company in 2017, Latondra has led the company’s strategic diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including partnering with stakeholders across the enterprise to amplify stories of the world by people around the world. She has been dedicated to ensuring every person sees themselves and their life experiences represented in a meaningful and authentic way.
I know you all join me in thanking Latondra for her many contributions, including the lasting impact she has had on our employees and our culture.
Working alongside all of you and so many others, she has inspired countless cast members and employees to bring about lasting change and to help create a world where we can all feel safe and we all belong.
Latondra’s direct reports will report to Julie Merges on an interim basis until a new DEI leader is identified. I want to thank Julie for leading this team along with her Talent Acquisition organization. Additionally, Shelby Curry and the DEI Internal Communications team will continue reporting to Carrie Brown in her role leading internal communications & engagement for the company.
“This has nothing to do with the business of Disney. They will still do what they are doing. I believe this group just regulate the parks property.”
It’s a start.
“Yes, that was my first thought.
Too little, too late.
Damage control never works.”
DeSantis is fixing Florida.
But he can’t fix America as only a governor.
Latondra gets the boot.
This article has to do with the governing district. Not the company itself - not its brand.
This isn’t even Disney itself. this is the governing district.
This has nothing to do with Disney’s branding or damage control. They are still as woke as ever. This has to do with the governing board controlling the district that DeSantis took control of from Disney.
For those who still care about stuff like that
Iger also needs to be fired.
Disney Whistleblower Claims Conservative Employees Were Targeted While Woke Employees Were Rewarded
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