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Basic Black: D-E-I:

This week we’ll discuss D-E-I, and how it has changed three years after George Floyd’s murder.   Companies pledged their support to hire DEI officers—and they did, however, there has been a drop off in the positions.  DEI specialists have either left or lost their jobs.  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doing away with diversity and equity advances in education.  Here in Greater Boston, several towns have seen DEI officers come and go, due to lack of commitment and resources. So where does DEI stand and how can companies, and organizations implement it moving forward?

Panelists:

Dr. Anouska Bhattacharyya, Vice President of Programs, YW Boston

Felicia Jadczak, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Head of DEI Programming at SHE Geeks Out

Kim Dukes, Managing Director, Koya Partners Diversified Search Group

Dr. Nefertiti Walker, Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion, UMass Amherst

Philip Martin hosts.