Facebook is facing a boycott of 1,000 advertisers, including Disney and Verizon, over its civil rights record. ADADDemocrats from states including New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois and California signed the letter. During the hearing, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) pointed to a report that Zuckerberg was flippant about the impact of the boycott. Zuckerberg has also said the company won’t change its policies because of financial pressure. And it is hiring a high-level executive who will focus on civil rights issues and issues of race throughout the company.

Source: Washington Post August 05, 2020 18:03 UTC