Executives are dialing down LGBTQ+ messaging—here’s what’s behind the dramatic 90% drop and what it signals for inclusive leadership in 2025.

America First Legal (AFL), a legal group founded by Stephen Miller, has filed a lawsuit against Target, accusing the company of making misleading statements about its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies.

By implementing LGBTQ+ communications best practices in our marketing and public relations, we can all do our part to foster a more inclusive environment, promote understanding, and celebrate diversity every day of the year.