Apple's board of directors recommended shareholders reject a proposal for the company to end its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program, calling such a move "unnecessary."

If Apple rejects a proposal that would dismantle its diversity, equity and inclusion commitments, it would buck the wave of anti-DEI policies sweeping corporate America.

Tech giant Apple is asking investors to keep its diversity, equity and inclusion policies amid a sweeping reversal by other technology and business entities following President-elect Trump's November election win.