Pivot TikTokers take down Trump in Tulsa, a former-Google exec starts an anti-Google Google and John Rice on how to get more Black people in leadership
Jun 23, 2020
John Rice, Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), passionately discusses the urgent need for more Black talent in leadership roles. He highlights the persistent myth of meritocracy and the barriers to diversity in Fortune 500 companies. The conversation also covers the TikTok initiative that cleverly disrupted a Trump rally, emphasizing the power of youth movements. Additionally, the emergence of a new search engine seeking to challenge Google is explored, focusing on user privacy in an ad-driven world.
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TikTokers Prank Trump Rally
- K-pop TikTok users encouraged fans to register for free tickets to Trump's Tulsa rally, possibly impacting attendance.
- It's unclear how effective the prank was, but it highlights teens' online political engagement.
Foreign Interference Concerns
- Scott Galloway expresses concern over foreign platform interference in U.S. elections.
- He suggests that similar actions by a foreign entity to suppress a Hillary Clinton rally would be seen as election interference.
Pinterest's Reckoning
- Business Insider reported that several Black employees at Pinterest felt pushed out or verbally abused.
- This sparked discussions among Pinterest alumni about systemic issues within the company.