Not Just The Hook

Juneteenth...and nearly 60 days later


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It's Juneteenth, the day Michelle and Jamil question the "Black Lives Matter" messaging showing up on company websites, in emails, and on social media. Does getting Juneteenth off mean we will end systemic racism? Will all these messages lead to lasting change, or is it all just window dressing? Jamil's dad, a retired federal judge and former civil rights lawyer, says to ask him in 60 days. So here we are, just about 60 days later.

Plus, a quick primer on algorithms and how prisoner data influences the accuracy of facial recognition in algorithms today.

 

Kamau Bell's Tweet: https://twitter.com/wkamaubell/status/1273517584923541504?s=21

 

Recommended reading: Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neil: https://weaponsofmathdestructionbook.com/

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Not Just The HookBy Michelle Chu and Jamil Ellis