Weird Little Guys They Got What They Wanted
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Feb 20, 2025 Amidst a backdrop of tension, a community grapples with the fallout from a shocking city council decision to dismantle its diversity office. The podcast delves into the haunting remnants of hate from a notorious Klan leader and the resurgence of advocacy against discrimination. Personal testimonies and historical context illuminate the struggle for inclusion and the emotional impact of political turmoil. As residents confront these challenges, the implications for justice and community dynamics forge a poignant narrative of resilience.
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Costco DEI Proposal
- In 2025, Costco shareholders rejected a proposal attacking DEI policies.
- This mirrors a similar 1988 proposal by the neo-Nazi National Alliance targeting AT&T.
Scottsdale Bombing
- Dennis Mahon, a white supremacist, was imprisoned for the 2004 Scottsdale bombing.
- This bombing targeted the Office of Diversity and Dialogue.
Origin of ERGs
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) originated with the National Black Employee Caucus at Xerox in 1970.
- This was part of a response to the 1964 Rochester riots.