Thread by @kaosu_

A thoughtful and well-written article.

“Tech companies and social-media platforms need to understand that fighting racism cannot start and end with statements of solidarity and technical fixes.” @ayeemach

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technologyreview.com/2020/09/05/100…

“Bland statements about diversity and inclusion fail to address the long-standing anti-Black injustice that persists in American society.” @ayeemach

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theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Racecraft: “to transform an aggressive act—racism—into a mere category: race.”

“The truth companies need to grapple with, however, is that racist actions—not racial categories—are what cause discrimination.” @ayeemach

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“The tech industry must talk about racism in ways that implicate systems of power and call attention to the systemic inequality and racial injustice that Black people face. Only then can the industry produce solutions that reduce harm.” @ayeemach

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Racecraft: The Soul of Inequality in American Life

by Karen E. Fields, Barbara J. Fields

#TheMoreYouKnow #ReadMore

goodreads.com/book/show/1445…

Insightful thoughts from Robin.

#Diversity
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