Apple will continue on with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs following a failed shareholder vote and pressure from the board to vote "no."

Apple shareholders will vote Tuesday on whether to abolish DEI amid criticism of the tech corporations diversity programs and financial contributions.

Apple shareholders rejected an outside investor proposal against its diversity, equity and inclusion policies at an annual meeting on Tuesday, handing a major victory to the tech giant as opposition against such efforts gains traction in the U.