A conservative group is suing McDonald’s, claiming its Hispanic scholarship program discriminates against non-Hispanics and violates federal law
Austin: So, here’s the scoop. A conservative group just slapped McDonald’s with a lawsuit. They’re saying the fast-food chain’s scholarship program for Hispanic students is unfair to non-Hispanics.
This lawsuit was filed by the American Alliance for Equal Rights in Tennessee. They’re also going after the company that runs the HACER scholarships, which are meant for students with Hispanic heritage.
The HACER program gives out 30 scholarships each year, worth up to $100,000. It’s been around since 1985 and has helped over 17,000 Hispanic students. The group claims that non-Hispanics, even those in need, are completely shut out.
Edward Blum, the head of the group, wants McDonald’s to pause the program so it can be open to all students, no matter their background. He’s got a history of pushing for changes in how schools handle admissions.
McDonald’s is currently reviewing the lawsuit. They mentioned they’re looking at their diversity programs after the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action. They’re making some big changes, including ending certain diversity goals.
It seems like McDonald’s is just the latest big name to rethink its approach to diversity in light of recent legal shifts. Other companies like Walmart and Ford have also scaled back their diversity initiatives.
