Pirate Wires
Everyone Is Racist | Pirate Wires #27 đ´ââ ď¸
Dec 15, 2023
In this episode of Pirate Wires, Mike Solana and Brandon G discuss the controversies surrounding race in America, including IBM's racist hiring scandal and the involvement of Bill Ackman and Claudine Gay. They also delve into the Christmas season and the replacement of company parties with guac and Pickleball. Lastly, River breaks down the origins and controversies of the holiday known as Kwanzaa.
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- Racist hiring policies at IBM reveal a lack of diversity and racial inequality in the workplace.
- The controversy surrounding Claudine Gay highlights the complexities of free speech on college campuses and the need for consistency in speech policies.
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Racist Hiring Policies at IBM
The CEO of IBM and his subordinate at Red Hat were caught on video discussing the DEI policies at IBM. The CEO revealed that bonuses at the company are tied to hiring black and Hispanic individuals, while Asians do not count. This reveals a racist hiring policy that critics argue is a violation of the Civil Rights Act. The video and the policies have sparked a cultural moment where such practices are being met with real anger and a lack of defense.
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