Consider This from NPR The rise and fall of the DEI movement
Sep 6, 2024
David Glasgow is the Executive Director of the Melzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at NYU's School of Law and a leading expert in DEI. He discusses the shifting landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in corporations post-George Floyd. Glasgow elaborates on the motivations behind the recent backlash against DEI practices and the significance of sustaining these initiatives amidst legal and political pressures. He also underscores the urgency for companies to recommit to fostering inclusivity and address systemic challenges.
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Corporate Response to George Floyd
- In 2020, companies pledged billions to racial justice after George Floyd's murder.
- They incorporated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into hiring practices.
Defining DEI
- DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, each with distinct meanings.
- Diversity focuses on personnel demographics, equity on fairness, and inclusion on workplace culture.
2020 DEI Surge
- The death of George Floyd in 2020 prompted companies to implement or enhance DEI initiatives.
- This was driven by political pressure and a need to address internal cultural problems.