{"id":2330752,"date":"2024-08-25T19:45:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T23:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shame-still-works-harley-davidson-abruptly-backtracks-on-multiple-dei-far-left-initiatives\/"},"modified":"2024-08-25T19:50:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T23:50:57","slug":"shame-still-works-harley-davidson-abruptly-backtracks-on-multiple-dei-far-left-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shame-still-works-harley-davidson-abruptly-backtracks-on-multiple-dei-far-left-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Shame Still Works: Harley Davidson Abruptly Backtracks on Multiple DEI, Far-Left Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fshame-still-works-harley-davidson-abruptly-backtracks-on-multiple-dei-far-left-initiatives%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2330752&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The text discusses\u2062 the impact of consumer pushback against corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, using \u200dBud Light and \u2064Harley-Davidson as examples. In 2023,\u200b Bud Light faced significant\u2064 backlash from its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/targets-latest-trans-mania-is-asking-for-more-boycotts-and-customers-should-deliver\/\" title=\"Target&#039;s recent embrace of transgender ideology is inviting further calls for boycotts, and customers should respond accordingly.\">traditional customer base<\/a> after aligning with transgender issues, leading to a steep decline in sales. This situation empowered consumers who\u2062 realized \u2063their influence to protest corporate policies they found\u2064 objectionable.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Harley-Davidson recently encountered controversy regarding \u2062its\u200c DEI \u2063policies, which were exposed by \u200cconservative activist Robby \u200bStarbuck. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/renovation-pros-chip-and-joanna-gaines-still-arent-canceled-but-not-for-lack-of-trying\/\" title=\"Renovation Pros Chip And Joanna Gaines Still Aren\u2019t Canceled, But Not For Lack Of Trying\">backlash prompted<\/a> the company to reassess its DEI stance, ultimately ceasing all DEI operations and committing \u2062to better\u200d evaluation\u2062 of future partnerships. Harley-Davidson issued a public statement expressing \u200dsadness over the divisiveness in their community, emphasizing their return to\u200d their core values without DEI quotas or goals. \u2064Starbuck noted this as\u2063 another success in the fight\u2063 against\u200b what he\u2064 viewed as \u2062unnecessary corporate pandering.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve ever felt small or meek, never forget that you &mdash; yes, you &mdash; have the power to make legendary and storied companies buckle.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most famous (infamous?) and loudest examples of this came in 2023, when Bud Light and parent company Anheuser-Busch dabbled in transgender lunacy that was the antithesis of the blue collar, core constituency of the affordable beer company.<\/p>\n<p>The company is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/anheuser-buschs-bud-light-nightmare-shows-no-signs-reversing-new-earnings-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">still reeling<\/a> from the effects in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Bud Light may have been just the beginning, however, as many, everyday consumers soon realized that they had the power to push back against the shameless pandering and far-left drivel being forcibly injected into society.<\/p>\n<p>The latest example of this came with a brand perhaps just as associative with Americana as beer: motorcycles.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Harley-Davidson, a name synonymous with iconic American hogs, recently got caught up in some diversity, equity and inclusion-based controversy &mdash; before swiftly backtracking.<\/p>\n<p>To wit, the motorcycle company came under fire when, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/08\/19\/business\/harley-davidson-dei-john-deere-tractor-supply\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> so eloquently puts it, a &ldquo;right-wing anti-DEI campaign&rdquo; spearheaded by conservative activist Robby Starbuck, unearthed and targeted the company&rsquo;s DEI policies.<\/p>\n<p>The move, similar to the Bud Light debacle, angered swathes of the core constituent customer base.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike with Bud Light, this time, the consumers knew exactly how to respond: loudly, both with the messaging and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/numbers-finally-know-much-damage-bud-light-boycott-anheuser-busch-brutal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with their wallets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And it worked.<\/p>\n<p>Harley-Davidson took to its official X account on Monday to post a statement reflecting on what it had decided in regards to the future of its DEI policies.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We remain committed to listening to all members of our community as we continue on our journey together as one Harley-Davidson. United We Ride. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0feGYhTUMh\">pic.twitter.com\/0feGYhTUMh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Harley-Davidson (@harleydavidson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/harleydavidson\/status\/1825564138032234994?\">August 19, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are saddened by the negativity on social media over the last few weeks, designed to divide the Harley-Davidson community,&rdquo; the company said in its statement.<\/p>\n<p>The company then went on to explain that, actually, it had ceased DEI operations in April.<\/p>\n<p>Harley-Davidson claimed, &ldquo;[W]e have not operated a DEI function since April 2024, and we do not have a DEI function today. We do not have hiring quotas and we no longer have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harley-davidson-latest-company-to-distance-itself-from-dei-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Harley-Davidson latest company to distance itself from DEI - Washington Examiner\">supplier diversity spend goals<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the company also claimed that it would better vet any future sponsorships or business associations, in case of any conflicting values or messages.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and as for Starbuck? 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A notable instance of this occurred in 2023 when Bud Light and its parent company, Anheuser-Busch, engaged in controversial transgender issues that clashed with their traditional blue-collar customer base. The repercussions of this decision are still affecting the company in 2024. However, Bud Light&#8217;s situation may have sparked a broader awareness among consumers about their power to resist blatant political correctness and leftist ideologies infiltrating society. <\/p>\n<p>A recent case involves Harley-Davidson, a brand deeply rooted in American culture like beer is. The motorcycle manufacturer faced backlash over its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives after conservative activist Robby Starbuck highlighted these policies through a right-wing campaign. This move angered many loyal customers who were quick to express their discontent both vocally and financially.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the uproar, Harley-Davidson issued a statement on its official X account regarding its DEI policies moving forward: &#8220;We remain committed to listening to all members of our community as we continue on our journey together as one Harley-Davidson. United We Ride.&#8221; They expressed disappointment over recent negativity aimed at dividing their community.<\/p>\n<p>The company clarified that it had discontinued DEI operations back in April 2024 and no longer maintained hiring quotas or supplier diversity goals. Furthermore, they pledged to thoroughly evaluate any future sponsorships or partnerships for potential conflicts with their values.<\/p>\n<p>Robby Starbuck commented on Harley-Davidson&#8217;s announcement by sharing a meme depicting a cartoon grim reaper cutting various DEI programs at companies like John Deere and Tractor Supply Company with the caption: &#8220;We\u2019ve done it again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2330753,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Harley.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[39246,39164,33369,39247,38738],"class_list":["post-2330752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-corporate-backlash","tag-corporate-responsibility","tag-dei-initiatives","tag-far-left-politics","tag-harley-davidson"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Harley.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2330752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2330752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2330752\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2330753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2330752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2330752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2330752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}