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DEI? You’re Fired! with Heather McGhee

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Challenging the Status Quo: Injustice, Inequity, and the Pursuit of Truth

This chapter critically examines the morally ambiguous dynamics between world leaders and their treatment of migrants, while praising institutions like Harvard for opposing injustice. It highlights the historical and systemic inequities faced by marginalized groups, especially Black Americans, due to discriminatory policies and discusses the complexities surrounding meritocracy and diversity in professional settings. The discussion further critiques recent political narratives that manipulate educational and legal frameworks to suppress genuine diversity of thought in academia.

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