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Disney Vows to Push for ‘Real Change’ in Response to ‘Killing’ of George Floyd

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Disney promised to push for “real change” in response to this weekend’s global protests against the killing of George Floyd, sending an employee memo from CEO Bob Chapek, Executive Chairman Bob Iger and Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton Read the full memo below: Dear Fellow Employee, The recent killing of George Floyd as well as other instances of lethal attacks and harassment of unarmed black citizens in our nation continue to drive outrage and calls for action by people of all cultural backgrounds, including many of our employees.

Feelings of grief and anger cause us to confront the inscrutable idea that the lives of some are deemed less valuable – and less worthy of dignity, care and protection – than the lives of others.

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