Many of the programs started in 2020 in the wake of the George Floyd murder with businesses pledging to create more diverse workplaces. However, some have recently canceled or reduced those efforts, including Amazon, Meta, Target, McDonald’s, Walmart and Boeing.

Target announced last week that it would end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and investments. Protesters called for a national boycott of Target during a rally Thursday in front of the offices of the Minneapolis-based retailer.

Changes coming to DEI are “partly because we need to continue to comply with the law," said vice president on federal relations Jack Cline.

The Boston university's webpage formerly titled, "The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," is now "Belonging in Northeastern."