AP NEWS – McDonald’s is changing — but not eliminating — a scholarship program for Latino students after it was sued by a group that opposes affirmative action.
McDonald’s has awarded more than $33 million in college scholarships to students with at least one Latino parent.
On Jan. 12, the American Alliance for Equal Rights sued McDonald’s over the program.
On Friday, McDonald’s said it reached a settlement with the American Alliance for Equal Rights that will allow it to consider this year’s applicants.
McDonald’s said the program will now be open to any student who can demonstrate an impact on or commitment to the Latino community.
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Applicants no longer need to have at least one Latino parent.
But in an open letter to employees and franchisees, McDonald’s senior leadership team said it remains committed to inclusion and believes a diverse workforce is a competitive advantage.
McDonald’s said it would continue to support efforts that ensure a diverse base of employees, suppliers and franchisees, but its diversity team will now be referred to as the Global Inclusion Team.
The company said it would also continue to report its demographic information …