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Amazon cuts diversity programs amid policy reassessment

Amazon will discontinue several of its diversity and inclusion initiatives, as noted in a memo distributed to employees.

The company has not specified which programs are affected or provided reasons for this decision.

This action aligns with a broader reassessment of internal initiatives.

However, Amazon has not disclosed further information about its future diversity and inclusion strategy.

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