Walmart has over 340,000 Black and African American associates in the United States.

That’s why we see so many people mobilized and that’s why we see a diverse group of Americans joining the protest. Slavery, lynching, the concept of separate but equal and the other realities from our past have morphed into a set of systems today that are all too often, unjust. Our nation has failed to fully acknowledge and resolve the root issues. It’s important that we all understand that our problems, as a nation, run much deeper than one horrible event. We remember Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and so many other Black Americans who have been killed. The murder of George Floyd is tragic, painful, and unacceptable. Our original plan for today’s meeting was to replicate, to the extent possible, the type of associate celebration we have in Bud Walton Arena.īut, as we all know, we are leading through an unprecedented global health crisis, a challenging economic period, and in the United States, we are painfully struggling with long-standing and deep-seated issues related to injustice, inequality and fairness.įor those of you participating from around the world, today’s conversation will, at times, focus on what’s happening in America, but I believe the challenges, opportunities and solutions are applicable around the world where there is injustice and unfairness.įor all of our associates, we are thankful for the dedication and hard work you’ve poured into this demanding year and we will spend time during this meeting to show our gratitude.

This first week of June is very different for us this year. Hello everyone and welcome to our Friday afternoon meeting. The following are prepared remarks for Walmart CEO Doug McMillon during the company’s June 5, 2020, Friday Afternoon Meeting.

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