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Companies Made Racial Justice Promises Last Summer. Did They Keep Them?

Companies Made Racial Justice Promises Last Summer. Did They Keep Them?

FromConsider This from NPR


Companies Made Racial Justice Promises Last Summer. Did They Keep Them?

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jun 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Corporations had a lot to say about racial justice last summer. They made statements. They donated millions to civil rights organizations. They promised to address their own problems with diversity and representation. A year later, NPR's David Gura reports on Wall Street's mixed progress.Kim Tran tells NPR's Sam Sanders that the diversity, equity and inclusion industry has lost its way.And DEI consultant Lily Zheng talks about their front row seat to corporations varied efforts to change culture and practices.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Jun 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.